System Administrator

Overview

Akkodis is seeking an Apple Mac System Administrator for a contract position with a client in Scarborough, ON.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in macOS administration, with hands-on expertise in JAMF Pro and JAMF 300 or 400 certification.

Position: Apple MAC System Admin

Location: Scarborough, ON

Employment type: Long-Term Contract

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and deploy custom Bash scripts to uninstall unauthorized or unnecessary applications across the Mac fleet
• Administer and maintain the JAMF Pro environment across 1500 macOS devices
• Maintain system integrity by enforcing compliance standards and improving endpoint security posture
• Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to ensure Mac devices align with corporate standards
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for JAMF-related issues
• Assist with system audits, reporting, and automation of operational tasks
• Stay current with macOS, JAMF, and scripting best practices and implement improvements accordingly

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in macOS administration, with at least 3 years dedicated to JAMF Pro
• Expert-level proficiency in Bash scripting, especially for application removal and system configuration on macOS
• Proven experience automating large-scale app uninstalls and device configuration using JAMF
• Familiarity with extension attributes, smart groups, policies, and JAMF API
• Strong understanding of macOS security principles, including device hardening and compliance enforcement
• Comfortable working in enterprise environments with thousands of endpoints
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to document processes clearly
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) is an asset
• JAMF 300 or 400 certification is preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience with Python or Swift for macOS automation
• Familiarity with Apple Business Manager
• Exposure to MDM migrations or zero-touch deployment strategies

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology and Administrative
• Industries
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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