Mac OS Desktop Engineer

Company:

• Grant Thornton is a major Audit, Tax, and Advisory Services company offering a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, operations, technology and more across various industries.
  
  
• In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ? and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
  
  
• In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices.
  
  
• With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals.

Open Positions: 2

Location: ONSITE - 3333 Finley Rd, Ste 700, Downers Grove, IL

Duration: Contract 6 months with potential to extend

This position may be offered to a candidate authorized to work in the US for his/her/their stated employer, without any restrictions which would prevent the candidate from working on the proposed assignment for the duration of the assignment period.

Overview:

• Grant Thornton is seeking a contract macOS Desktop Engineer to support the buildout and expansion of our enterprise macOS environment.
• This role is critical in helping us offer macOS as a supported platform alongside Windows by October 1st.
• The ideal candidate will have strong experience with macOS administration, Microsoft Intune, and scripting for automation and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Tier 2/3 support for macOS devices, escalating when necessary.
• Administer macOS devices using Microsoft Intune, including:
  • Configuration profiles
  • Compliance policies
  • Application deployment
  • Custom scripting (Bash, PowerShell)
• Develop and implement macOS onboarding workflows using Apple Business Manager and Automated Device Enrollment (ADE).
• Collaborate closely with the Workstation Management and Helpdesk teams to ensure seamless deployment and support.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for macOS support, deployment, and configuration.
• Assist with end-user support when escalated from the Helpdesk. Assist with training Helpdesk and field technicians in Support Services team.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supporting macOS in an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience managing macOS devices with Microsoft Intune.
• Proficiency in Bash and PowerShell scripting for macOS automation.
• Familiarity with Apple Business Manager and MDM enrollment workflows.
• Strong understanding of macOS system architecture, security, and user management.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Azure AD and conditional access policies.
• Familiarity with enterprise software deployment and patching strategies.
• Ability to create user-facing and internal documentation.
• Recommended Certifications:
  • Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)
  • Microsoft Certified: Intune Specialist or Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

Interview Process:

• 30 minute technical interview with Manager
• 30 minute interview with Director

Required Skills : MacOS,Desktop Support,PowerShell,Bash

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Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No