Network / System Engineer III

Job#: 3030257

Job Description:
Network / System Engineer III

Location: Jacksonville, Florida (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 10 months

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Mac Systems Engineer with experience in large-scale, security-focused environments. The ideal candidate will deliver secure, automated, and resilient Mac management solutions. This role requires strong communication skills, systems thinking, and the ability to partner with product owners, developers, and security specialists to deliver a hardened, enterprise-ready Mac platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and support secure macOS environments adhering to enterprise security, compliance, and privacy standards.
• Implement and maintain device hardening, configuration baselines, security controls, and compliance reporting using frameworks like CIS benchmarks and NIST guidance.
• Manage and optimize large Mac fleets using tools such as JAMF Pro, VMware Workspace ONE, or InTune.
• Develop and execute deployment plans for OS upgrades, application rollouts, and configuration changes.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including runbooks and standard operating procedures.
• Investigate and resolve complex issues related to macOS, networking, authentication, and application performance.
• Use scripting (Bash, Python, Ruby) to automate workflows and enforce policies.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of DNS, certificates, directory services, Kerberos, and 802.1X.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of experience supporting and securing macOS in enterprise or highly regulated environments.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise with MDM/EMM tools such as JAMF Pro (Casper Suite), Workspace ONE, or InTune.
• Knowledge of macOS security best practices, software packaging, and automated deployment.
• Understanding of DNS, DHCP, LDAP, Kerberos, and 802.1X.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Ruby, Swift, or Go.
• Proficiency with remote tools including SSH, VNC, and RDC.
• Strong problem-solving skills and logical decision-making ability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)
• JAMF Certified Casper Administrator (CCA) or JAMF Certified Casper Technician (CCT)

Compensation & Benefits

A competitive pay rate is offered for this position.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.