In this role, you will:
Support the engineering and operation of the Mac platform across provisioning, configuration, software deployment, compliance, remediation, and lifecycle management.
Engineer and modernize Mac management workflows in Jamf Pro, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and a strong end-user experience.
Write, maintain, and improve scripts and code used to support Mac platform management, operational efficiency, and service quality.
Participate in peer reviews and team-based engineering practices, with the ability to understand, validate, and clearly explain the code being written and deployed.
Use modern engineering tools, including AI-assisted development tools such as Copilot and Claude, responsibly and effectively to accelerate work while maintaining sound technical judgment.
Evolve Mac endpoint standards including baseline configuration, security settings, compliance guardrails, and lifecycle practices aligned with enterprise requirements.
Partner with security, QA, and release governance to improve validation practices for macOS updates, configuration changes, application deployments, and platform releases.
Support and enhance Jamf administration, including policy management, device enrollment, package deployment, troubleshooting, and operational reliability.
Collaborate closely with the broader Mac Engineering team and cross-functional Workplace Engineering partners to deliver secure, stable, and scalable platform solutions.
Technical Requirements:
Strong experience with macOS endpoint engineering in an enterprise environment.
Hands-on experience with Jamf Pro or Jamf Cloud.
Proficiency in scripting and comfort reading and writing code.
Ability to participate in peer reviews and clearly explain technical implementation decisions.
Working knowledge of GitHub-based workflows including branching, pull requests, and code reviews.
Comfort using AI-assisted engineering tools such as Copilot, Claude, or similar tools with sound technical judgment.
Understanding of enterprise endpoint security concepts including hardening, compliance, patching, and secure configuration management.
Experience with Terraform to manage infrastructure or configuration as code is a strong plus.
Jamf certifications and familiarity with monitoring, telemetry, or operational observability concepts are a plus.
What it takes:
Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
3–5+ years of relevant experience in macOS endpoint engineering, scripting, or platform engineering roles.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical work clearly and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Ability to work across teams, contribute to engineering standards, and support reliable, scalable platform practices.
Strong planning, organization, and delivery discipline.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Skills Required
- Strong experience with macOS endpoint engineering in an enterprise environment.
- Hands-on experience with Jamf Pro or Jamf Cloud.
- Proficiency in scripting and ability to read and write code.
- Working knowledge of GitHub-based workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews).
- Comfort using AI-assisted engineering tools such as Copilot or Claude.
- Understanding of enterprise endpoint security concepts (hardening, compliance, patching, secure configuration management).
- Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- 3-5+ years of relevant macOS endpoint or platform engineering experience.
- Experience with Terraform to manage infrastructure or configuration as code.
- Jamf certifications and familiarity with monitoring, telemetry, or operational observability concepts.
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
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What We Do
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