platform engineer for Apple endpoint management

The end client operates in the aviation industry and is scaling its Apple endpoint estate while investing in macOS device management capabilities.

• Operate and further develop the Fleet-based MDM environment
• Manage software packaging, deployment, and lifecycle management
• Configure and maintain policies, compliance requirements, and security guidelines
• Integrate and operate technologies such as Santa and Platform SSO (PSSO), alongside other Apple enterprise services
• Automate and optimise operational processes across the macOS environment
• Support the rollout of new Apple platform features
• Work closely with IT, security, and compliance stakeholders to keep the Apple estate secure and audit-ready
• Own the provisioning and operation of macOS devices and the management platform across an enterprise environment of more than 1,000 endpoints

• Strong hands-on experience with macOS (Darwin/BSD Unix) at a deep technical level
• Demonstrable experience working as a Platform Engineer
• Enterprise-scale device management experience with 1,000+ endpoints
• Experience with device management processes and architecture
• Identity and access management experience
• Experience with modern Apple management tools such as Fleet, Jamf, or equivalent MDM platforms
• Experience with software packaging, deployment, and lifecycle tooling
• English and German, both at C1 level; this is a mandatory, client-set requirement with no flexibility

• Contract engagement through 31 December 2027, with an option to extend
• Start date: ASAP
• Approximately 40 hours per week