System Engineer

Role: Senior Endpoint Engineer — JAMF & Linux Administration

Rate: $40/hr on W2

Location: Palo Alto, CA(onsite)

Duration: 6 months contract with possible extn.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Endpoint Engineer with deep expertise in Apple device management and Linux device management to join our Enterprise IT team. In this role, you will be the primary owner of our JAMF environment and Linux fleet, ensuring devices are secure, compliant, and consistently managed at scale. You will work closely with Security, Engineering, and IT Operations teams to deliver reliable endpoint experiences across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise endpoint management with a strong focus on JAMF Pro administration
• Expert-level knowledge of macOS and iOS/iPadOS device management using JAMF Pro and Apple Business Manager
• Hands-on experience with Linux endpoint device management at scale — including policy enforcement, software distribution, OS patching, and compliance reporting across Linux desktop/laptop fleets
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) for automation, reporting, and system configuration
• Strong understanding of macOS and Linux security hardening, including CIS benchmarks and endpoint compliance frameworks
• Experience with JAMF Self Service, smart groups, extension attributes, and policy scoping
• Solid understanding of PKI, certificate management, and identity integration (LDAP, SSO, Okta, or similar)