Lead Systems Administrator – Mac Systems

FINRA

. Direct staff in the execution of enterprise Apple device management, security, and deployment activities .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRockville • District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $131,200 - $248,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JamfMacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct staff in the execution of enterprise Apple device management, security, and deployment activities
Ensure FINRA's Mac ecosystem meets defined quality standards
Focus on JAMF Pro administration, application packaging, and maintaining security compliance
Review and analyze complex macOS system specifications, JAMF policies, and MDM configurations
Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, identify patterns, and generate insights
Serve as the subject matter expert for Apple ecosystem management
Design, implement, customize, maintain, and administer complex macOS environments
Recommend and lead implementation of macOS updates, security patches, and hardware refresh cycles
Develop and maintain application packaging workflows for macOS software distribution
Lead security vulnerability remediation efforts for macOS devices
Implement and manage Single Sign-On (SSO) integration for macOS devices
Configure and maintain conditional access policies and device compliance requirements
Evaluate Apple ecosystem trends, JAMF updates, and emerging Mac management technologies
Document and communicate test results for JAMF deployments and security remediation activities
Mentor junior staff on Apple device management best practices
Participate in internal process improvement committees and Apple/JAMF user groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline
At least seven (7) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience
Past senior level systems administrator experience in a production data center environment
Knowledge of industry leading monitoring and diagnostic tools
Knowledge of at least one operating system and at least one contemporary scripting language
Knowledge of communication and network technologies
Exposure to common operational practices like metrics reporting, change management, incident management, problem management
ITIL & ISO:9000 framework experience/certification preferred
Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships that improved the quality of work products
Should be well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities.
Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Excellent planning skills.
Willingness to accept new challenges and grasp new or changing concepts, technologies and procedures.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Backup family care
Surrogacy benefits
Employee assistance
Wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

macOSJAMF Proapplication packagingsecurity complianceSingle Sign-On (SSO)scripting languagemonitoring toolsdiagnostic toolssecurity patchesdevice compliance

Soft Skills

technical communicationrelationship buildingorganizational skillsability to handle competing prioritiesfocusrapid skill developmentplanning skillsadaptabilitymentoringprocess improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information SystemsITIL certificationISO:9000 certification