Mac Engineer, Vice President
Locations: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Overview of Technology roles
At BlackRock, technology has always been at the core of what we do – and today, our technologists continue to shape the future of the industry with their innovative work. We are not only curious but also collaborative and eager to embrace experimentation as a means to solve complex challenges. Here you’ll find an environment that promotes working across teams, businesses, regions and specialties – and a firm committed to supporting your growth as a technologist through curated learning opportunities, tech-specific career paths, and access to experts and leaders around the world.
Job description
About this role
The Modern Workplace Engineering team is responsible for delivering next generation end user computing platforms, encompassing the design, engineering, and implementation of advanced endpoint management technologies across Windows, Mac, and Mobile platforms. The team partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions aligned with firmwide goals, driving automation security, and user experience excellence.
Within this organization, the Mac and Mobility Engineering Group is seeking an experienced endpoint engineer specializing in macOS (and optionally iOS/ipadOS/VisionOS) to drive enterprise-level integration and management of Apple Platforms in a highly regulated environment.
The successful candidate will be a key contributor within a global engineering team, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure scalability, compliance and consistency across the Apple ecosystem. The ideal candidate takes ownership, demonstrates initiative, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaboration and engagement with users and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Provide engineering-level support for all corporate-owned Apple devices.
Deploy, manage and maintain the Jamf Cloud MDM Solution.
Oversee Entra ID, Conditional Access policies and Office 365 integrations for device compliance
Maintain development, testing and production environments.
Architect and align Jamf and Apple technologies with business processes to improve efficiency and security.
Design, develop, and implement macOS security and compliance solutions across applications, devices, and systems.
Create and maintain technical documentation and assist with training and knowledge transfer as needed.
Manage test plans and coordinate user testing for new macOS releases and major upgrades.
Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and implement innovative, scalable solutions.
Partner with cross-functional engineering teams on technology initiatives and global projects.
Provide tier-3 escalation support for macOS related incidents and collaborate with support teams for resolution.
Develop and maintain process documentation and engineering runbooks for multiple audiences.
Qualifications
Over 5 years of progressive IT leadership experience, specializing in enterprise macOS engineering and endpoint management.
JAMF certified (300 required 370 or 400 preferred) with deep hands on and strategic expertise in JAMF Pro/Cloud administration and automation.
Proven experience driving Apple platform integration and lifecycle management in environments exceeding 2k+ macOS devices.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, effectively engaging with executive stakeholders, cross-functional engineering teams, and end users.
Strong foundation in networking, authentication, VPN, and security integration technologies supporting Apple ecosystem.
Scripting and automation proficiency using Shell (Zsh/Bash), AppleScript, and Python is a plus.
Technical and Security Expertise
Extensive experience implementing macOS security standards, compliance frameworks, and Zero Trust principles leveraging JAMF Protect, CIS Benchmarks and Zscaler.
Skilled in advanced packaging and software deployment, using JAMF Cloud DP’s/Amazon sw3 and MAU
Proficient with SCEP/NDES, Entra AD Active Directory, Platform SSO, JAMF Connect, and Enterprise certificate distribution workflows.
Advanced integration experience with Apple Business Manager, Volume Purchase Program (VPP), and Apple Configurator.
Familiarity with Mobile MDM frameworks, including iOS supervision, restriction policies, and per-app VPN configurations.
Leadership and Strategic Impact
Demonstrated success leading enterprise macOS initiatives, including platform roadmaps, proof of concepts (POC) and solution deployments with measurable business impact.
Flexible to support global operations, including periodic late-night or US-time collaboration meetings.
Recognized Apple certified support professional (ACSP) with a strong track record of delivering reliable scalable macOS environments.
Experienced in major macOS upgrade orchestration across diverse enterprise fleets
Networking CCNA certification is a plus.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
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BlackRock Principles
We look to hire people that will embody our BlackRock Principles:
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We are a fiduciary to our clients.
This is the bedrock of our identity; it reflects our integrity and the unbiased advice we give our clients.
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We are One BlackRock.
We work collaboratively to create the best outcomes for our clients, our firm and the communities where we operate.
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We are passionate about performance.
We are relentless in innovating and finding better ways to serve our clients and improve our firm.
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We take emotional ownership.
We have a deep sense of responsibility to our clients and to each other.
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We are committed to a better future.
We are long-term thinkers, focused on helping people build a better tomorrow.
Career path
We recognize that our technologists benefit from a tailored approach to navigating and advancing their careers in the ways they envision. Our tech career paths are specifically built to support vertical and horizontal trajectories – including Enterprise Leadership (team manager) and Tech Leadership (individual contributor) ‘tracks’ as well as various other career moves.
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Engineer I (Analyst)
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Engineer II/III (Associate)
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Senior Engineer I/II (Vice President)
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Lead Engineer
(Vice President)Engineering Team Manager
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Principal/Sr. Principal
Engineer (Director)Engineering Team Director/ Sr. Engineering Team Director -
Managing DirectorManaging Director
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LEADERSHIPENTERPRISE
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Benefits
We care about your overall well-being and design our benefits package to support you in various aspects of your life.
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Financial well-being
We offer resources designed to help you build a sound financial future for you and your family, like retirement savings plans and tuition reimbursement.
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Pay for performance
Our pay-for-performance philosophy includes a base salary and a discretionary annual bonus.
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Physical well-being
Our healthcare plans and resources help you focus on your physical health, so you and your family can feel your best.
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Emotional well-being
We support our people's mental health and emotional well-being by providing access to an Employee Assistance Program and a network of Mental Health Ambassadors.
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Life management
You'll be able to focus on moments that are important to you with benefits designed to support life in and outside of work with Flexible Time Off, parental leave and more.
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