Location: Carlsbad, CA
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Sr Systems Administrator - MAC

This position is to provide level 2 and level 3 technical support for the Apple/Mac/iPhone user community and administer associated systems and storage. Additionally, the Systems Administrator - Mac works with business units to identify, procure, setup, configure, and install new software/services in support of our photography and digital media teams.

For immediate consideration, please email your resume to: [email protected]

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains, administers and monitors all Apple/Mac/iPhone/iPad systems such as Jamf, Apple Business Manager, Adobe Creative Suite and any associated systems and services.
• Develops new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.
• Trains technical staff in how to use new software and hardware developed and/or acquired.
• Performs troubleshooting as required. As such, leads problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel and/or organizations.
• Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical host computer resources.
• Develops procedures to maintain security and protect systems from unauthorized use, acts of nature and user abuse.
• Develops procedures, programs and documentation for backup and restoration of host operating systems and host-based applications.
• Provides leadership in planning and implementation of projects for computer operations and enterprise systems administration.
• Stays current with technological developments in systems administration technology and recommends ways to take advantage of new technologies.
• Provides technical administration in activities associated with identification, prioritization and resolution of issues within the Apple/Mac/iPhone eco-system.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for tasks that are assigned.
• Demonstrates consistent professional and superior customer service and interpersonal skills .
• Actively participates and makes suggestions in department initiatives to improve value to the business.
• Establishes, grows and develops collaborative and cross-functional relationships internally and externally with business partners and vendors .
• Attends meetings and actively participates as required

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Thorough understanding of Jamf Suite including Jamf Portal, Jamf Admin and Jamf Composer.
• Reporting and creating of .pkg & .dmg files, building software distribution policies, and creating smart groups.
• Thorough understanding of the macOS recovery partition and restoring Macs using internet recovery.
• Mac OS file directory structure: /Users, /Library, /Applications, /System and the role of these directories.
• Thorough understanding of APFS format & structure as well as Parallels Desktop for running Windows apps .
• Common Apple Network Protocols - AFP/IP, NFS, Samba, VNC, FTP .
• Knowledge of configuring 10GB fiber connectivity to the desktop on Macs and LPD printer configuration.
• Important Unix commands in the macOS terminal.
• Understanding the role Apple Business Manager plays in the enterprise.
• Ability to manage Apple Enterprise Developer Account and assume lead role of Team Agent.
• Identify Apple product model hardware and security chipset (T2 Security Chip) .
• Ability to support and manage various centralized services including LAN-based files servers, cloud-based file services, and Jamf distribution point connecting with multiple different protocols.
• Familiarity with digital audio workstation software (DAW), Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro), font management, and other products crucial to busy print and dynamic media departments.
• Familiarity with various video and audio formats, sample rates, A/D conversion and Apple Core Audio.
• Thorough understanding of iOS MDM (iPads/iPhones).
• Working knowledge of Azure Automation, PowerShell and other scripting tools and languages .
• Thorough understanding of Active Directory & cloud Interfaces (ADFS) including Okta MFA.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, required.
• Minimum 5 years work experience, in a corporate environment of 200 or more users.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), CompTIA Server+, JAMF Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer and VMware Certified

Contact: [email protected]

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