Apex Systems has an immediate opportunity for a MAC Endpoint Engineer in Bethesda, MD. This is a long-term contract-to-hire position supporting the federal government, and compensation ranges depending on experience. Position Endpoint Engineer Location Remote (onsite Bethesda, MD post-Covid) Duration Contract to hire Rate W-2 Only Responsibilities of the MAC Endpoint Engineer Collaborating with other macOS and Windows engineers and stakeholders in implementing solutions to optimize administration and support of workstation endpoints. Contributing to the technical roadmap for the organization and brainstorming new technical solutions. Collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders to perform process, software and hardware testing, provide feedback, and assist in documentation. Using tools such as Jamf Pro, BASH, PowerShell, MECM, MBAM, Active Directory, and GPO to effectively manage and support macOS and Windows 10 endpoints. Troubleshoot and support Microsoft (Office) 365 products. Package and deploy software to macOS and Windows endpoints. Remediate configuration management baseline and policy non-compliance and resolve security vulnerabilities. Create provisioning workflows ("imaging") for new and redeployed workstations. (Task Sequences in Windows and policy deployments for macOS). Create macOS and Windows 10 OS update and upgrade workflows for deployment and self-service in MECM and Jamf Pro. Investigate new technologies for workstations, management and security. Identify and work to implement ways to automate workflows individually and as part of a team. Providing tier 3 support to Customer Service Branch help desk and technicians to analyze and troubleshoot workstation endpoint issues. Required Experience of the MAC Endpoint Engineer 5+ years of overall IT experience Minimum 3 years of experience supporting macOS 10.13+ and Windows 710 workstations in an enterprise environment of 1000 or more devices. Minimum 2 years of experience supporting macOS and Windows in an enterprise Microsoft Active Directory environment. Minimum 2 year of experience packaging andor deploying software for macOS andor Windows OS. Ability to use a wide variety of technologies to support Windows 710 endpoints Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring, Group Policy Management, Windows Firewall, PowerShell. Ability to use a wide variety of technologies to support macOS endpoints Configuration Profiles, FileVault, BASH (or zsh), and Mac management and MDM solution like Jamf. Good understanding of programming languages for both Mac and Windows environments, such as BASH, zsh, Python, and PowerShell. Desired Experience of the MAC Endpoint Engineer Able to clearly present ideas to both technical and non-technical users and staff to further the adoption of macOS and Windows 10 administration strategies. Extensive knowledge about personal computers (desktops, laptops, hybrids) including BIOS configuration, drivers, and firewalls. Experience using Jamf Pro for Mac andor Microsoft MECM (SCCM) for Windows administration. Experience implementing CIS benchmark configurations (or similar, such as STIG) for Windows 10 and macOS security. Experience with Linux OS (RHELCentOS and Ubuntu a plus). Experience with YAML, Ansible, Puppet or Salt Education Requirements Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred If you are interested, or if you would like more information, please contact IMMEDIATELY EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .