mac systems analyst / apple platform administrator - part-time - remote.

Are you an experienced MAC Systems Analyst / Apple Platform Administrator? Do you have experience with Jamf Pro fleet auditing and Hardware / OS Profiling?

We're looking for an experienced MAC Systems Analyst / Apple Platform Administrator who can support one of our clients that's in the discovery phase of a project that's about to go - live.

This position can be based remotely, but will need to help support PST hours. Also flexible for candidates who are only available to work part-time and need a flexible schedule.

Advantages
- Work remotely
- Part-time or full-time hours with flexibility
- Competitive market rates

Responsibilities
Core Deliverables expected in this role:
Deliverable
Description

Current State OS Matrix
Documentation mapping all active Mac devices to their current macOS version, highlighting unsupported versions.

Hardware Inventory Baseline
A comprehensive breakdown of fleet hardware specifications, distinguishing between Apple Silicon and Intel architectures.

36-Month Lifecycle SOP
A documented, repeatable workflow utilizing Jamf Pro to signal, prepare, offboard, and refresh devices at the 36-month mark.

Qualifications
Jamf Pro Fleet Auditing: Advanced ability to design and run inventory reports, advanced searches, and build dynamic Smart Groups within Jamf Pro to automatically categorize devices by OS version and hardware specification.
Apple Lifecycle Management: Proven experience planning and implementing 36-month hardware refresh models. This includes calculating residual value, coordinating lease-end returns or trade-ins, and automating device retirement/wiping via Jamf workflows.

Hardware & OS Profiling: Deep understanding of modern Apple hardware generations (Intel vs. Apple Silicon M-Series chips) and their alignment with current Apple-supported macOS versions. Ability to determine compliance risks for machines running legacy or out-of-support operating systems.
Apple Deployment Frameworks: Familiarity with Apple Business Manager (ABM) and how automated device enrollment ties into hardware lifecycle phases.

Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering

Data-Driven Discovery: Competency in pulling raw fleet telemetry data from Jamf, analyzing discrepancies (e.g., rogue unmanaged devices, stuck OS updates), and translating data into actionable executive summaries.

Stakeholder Mapping: Ability to interview cross-functional teams (e.g., Procurement, Security, Finance, and End Users) to map out how the 36-month lifecycle impacts departmental budgets and operational downtime.

Technical Documentation: Exceptional skills in translating technical fleet data into structured, reader-friendly documentation, such as Mac Platform Standards manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Summary
If you're an experienced MAC Systems Analyst / Apple Platform Administrator looking for your next opportunity, apply today or reach out to your Randstad representative!

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