Technical Lead

Entarian

Arlington, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adjudication, Agile Programming Methodologies, Apple, Apple MacBook, Authentication, Background Investigation, Change Management, Channel Support, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, DNS (Domain Name System), DoD Secret Clearance, Documentation, Endpoint Security, Enterprise Endpoint, Enterprise Protection, Government, Homeland Security, Hybrid Cloud, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Mac Operating System, Metrics, Microsoft Product Family, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Clearance, Security Compliance, Security Monitoring, Service Delivery, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software Administration, Software Patches, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standup Meetings, Status Reports, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Validation Testing, Wi-Fi
LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia
POSTED
4 days ago
Overview/ Job Responsibilities:

The Technical Lead for the macOS Engineering & Operations Team is responsible for leading the technical direction, operational management, and delivery oversight of enterprise Jamf/macOS services and endpoint management capabilities. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with program management responsibilities to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable support for the enterprise MacBook solution.

 

The position serves as the primary lead coordinating engineering activities, operational priorities, customer engagement, project execution, and cross-team collaboration. The role requires strong expertise in operational leadership within a fast-paced enterprise environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Lead engineering and operational support for enterprise macOS and MacBook environments.
  • Oversee configuration, deployment, maintenance, and lifecycle management of Apple devices using Jamf Pro and related endpoint management tools.
  • Manage macOS security configurations, compliance enforcement, patching strategies, and device hardening activities.
  • Support integration and troubleshooting involving SSO, PIV/CAC authentication, certificate-based authentication, VPN, Wi-Fi, DNS, and enterprise security tools.
  • Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of complex endpoint, application, and infrastructure issues affecting macOS users.
  • Develop and maintain automation workflows, scripts, policies, and operational standards to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • Lead testing, validation, and deployment activities for macOS updates, enterprise applications, and endpoint security changes.
  • Support Zero Trust, endpoint compliance, and enterprise security initiatives related to Apple device management.
  • Manage team priorities, workload coordination, operational metrics, and service delivery activities.
  • Lead daily standups, operational reviews, and coordination meetings with stakeholders and supporting teams.
  • Coordinate incident response, outage communications, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for macOS related issues.
  • Track risks, dependencies, action items, and project deliverables across engineering and operations activities.
  • Develop executive summaries, status reports, technical documentation, SOPs, and customer-facing communications.
  • Coordinate with cybersecurity, networking, cloud, identity management, and infrastructure teams to support integrated enterprise services.
  • Ensure operational activities align with change management, security, and governance processes.
  • Act as the primary technical point of contact for macOS operational issues and initiatives.
  • Coordinate with federal leadership, stakeholders, vendors, and partner teams to support mission and operational objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience leading technical teams or 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or government IT environments.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and endpoint compliance frameworks.
  • Experience supporting SSO, identity management, certificate authentication, and endpoint security solutions.
  • Experience coordinating operational support, change management, and incident response activities.
  • Strong troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

*Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Homeland Security EOD clearance ( Requirements 1. US Citizenship, 2. Favorable Background Investigation) Proof of US Citizenship is a baseline requirement for this clearance.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience administering macOS and Apple enterprise environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Jamf Pro, Apple Business Manager, and enterprise endpoint management solutions.
  • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Zscaler, and enterprise networking concepts.
  • Experience supporting hybrid cloud and enterprise collaboration environments.
  • ITIL, PMP, Agile, Jamf, Apple, or related certifications.
  • Experience supporting operational reporting, dashboards, and service metrics.

Clearance Preference:

  • DHS EOD - 1st priority
  • Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret or Secret - 2nd choice
  • DoD Secret or Top Secret + willingness to get EOD clearance - 3rd choice (it can take 45 days to obtain EOD clearance – work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated)
About Us:

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

 

Join the Mission and Start your Career Journey: Apply Directly via our Careers Portal  Connect, Referrals & Inquiries? Email the team: careers@entarian.com

 

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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