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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