At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and manage MacBooks using Jamf while ensuring security compliance.
- Company: Join a large Central Government organisation in London with a focus on IT support.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, potential for contract extension, and valuable experience in a government setting.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in public service while honing your macOS and Jamf skills.
- Qualifications: Active SC Clearance and strong knowledge of macOS and Jamf required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of macOS, including both the GUI and the command line.
- Experience manually configuring macOS, including native security features, to implement security lockdowns such as NCSC Device security guidance for macOS or CIS Hardening guidelines.
- Experience setting up and using the Jamf suite, including Jamf Pro, Jamf Protect, Jamf ZTNA, and Jamf Connect, to manage a fleet of MacBooks.
- Experience using Jamf for Mobile Device Management (MDM), patch management, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).
- Experience using Jamf Pro with a Terraform provider and a CI/CD pipeline to provision MacBooks from Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including writing supporting scripts.
- Experience providing IT support to end users of MacBooks.
- Ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation.
- Active SC Clearance required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of Zscaler ITA and ZPA would be advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Join a large Central Government organisation in London as an IT Specialist supporting IT Support/EUC.
- Manage and support MacBooks across the fleet using Jamf and related tooling.
- Configure and harden macOS devices in line with security guidance and lockdown requirements.
- Use Jamf Pro, Terraform, and CI/CD to provision MacBooks from Infrastructure as Code.
- Provide IT support to end users of MacBooks.
- Produce clear and high‑quality technical documentation.
Technologies
- CI/CD
- Support
- macOS
- Mobile
- Security
- Terraform
This is a 6‑month initial contract, with the possibility of extension, operating inside IR35 and paying between £650 and £675 per day depending on experience. We are seeking someone with active SC Clearance and strong macOS and Jamf expertise. If your profile matches, our screening team will be in touch.
SC Cleared IT Specialist employer: Sivara GmbH
Join a dynamic and supportive environment at Change-IT, where we prioritise employee growth and development within a large Central Government organisation in London. Our culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering competitive pay and the opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance national security. With a focus on professional advancement and a commitment to work-life balance, we provide an excellent platform for IT specialists looking to make a meaningful contribution.
