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Senior level subject matter expert jobs place experienced professionals in charge of defining technical direction, owning complex deliverables, and guiding the teams and initiatives that execute on organizational priorities. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Cybersecurity, and Construction & Real Estate, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like Goldbelt, Qualys, and BCMC hiring at this level now.
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Summary
The MIL Corporation is looking for an Apple/macOS Subject Matter Expert (Computer Engineering, Senior Associate). The Apple/macOS SME provides advanced engineering support for securing, configuring, imaging, patching, and managing macOS devices across the enterprise. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining technical controls that strengthen endpoint security, support device lifecycle operations, and ensure compliance across macOS platforms. The SME operates in a highly governed environment requiring change control discipline, detailed documentation, and collaboration with Service Desk Engineering, IAM, SOC, and Cybersecurity teams.
This position currently requires an on-site schedule. Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.
This position is currently unfunded and is being posted in anticipation of a future contract award and funding approval. We are proactively identifying and engaging with qualified candidates. While candidates may be contacted for pre-screening, any hiring decisions will be contingent upon funding availability and final program requirements or client approval.
Responsibilities
macOS Workstation Imaging & Baseline Engineering
- Design, build, maintain, and secure standard macOS workstation images for onsite and remote/VDI use, ensuring alignment with approved baseline security controls.
- Integrate macOS images with VDI clients, EDR agents, authentication mechanisms, and logging agents.
- Maintain version control, image-release processes, validation steps, and rollback procedures for macOS workstation images.
- Perform post‑image validation testing (connectivity, authentication, app compatibility, security agents).
macOS Patch, Configuration, and Compliance Management
- Engineer and maintain macOS OS/application patching, version control, and lifecycle management using tools such as Ivanti, KACE, or JAMF.
- Remediate configuration drift and ensure compliance against secure macOS baseline standards.
- Document macOS baseline configurations, deployment workflows, and compliance remediation paths.
macOS Device Enrollment & Provisioning
- Implement and maintain macOS enrollment workflows using Apple Business Manager and JAMF Pro.
- Enforce secure provisioning, conditional access posture, and baseline profile application before network access.
- Support lifecycle operations: provisioning, reassignment, decommissioning, secure wipe, and FileVault recovery key escrow.
- Ensure accurate macOS asset inventory, ownership mapping, and lifecycle visibility.
Logging, Monitoring, Telemetry & Audit Engineering (macOS Focus)
- Configure macOS Unified Logs, endpoint agents, and log forwarding to SIEM/EDR platforms.
- Ensure telemetry health, audit coverage, and reliable ingestion of macOS security‑relevant events.
- Support forensic collection procedures and maintain audit trails for macOS configuration changes and remediation actions.
Security Engineering for macOS Endpoints
- Design/implement controls to prevent initial compromise, lateral movement, and persistence mechanisms on macOS devices.
- Implement secure authentication, including passwordless methods and hardware-backed credentials (e.g., YubiKey, CAC, software-based keys).
- Strengthen device enrollment, identity linkage, and endpoint visibility across macOS environments.
Documentation, Knowledge Transfer & Engineering Support
- Develop macOS runbooks for imaging, patching, enrollment troubleshooting, validation, and remediation.
- Maintain a versioned knowledge base covering macOS baselines, automation, and recovery procedures.
- Conduct training for Service Desk, IAM, and SOC teams to ensure operational sustainability.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional work experience
- 8+ years in IT, endpoint engineering, or cybersecurity.
- 6+ years performing engineering (not help desk) functions in enterprise environments.
- Experience working under strict change control, security governance, and audit processes.
- Extensive experience building and maintaining macOS workstation images (including automation, validation, rollback, version control).
- Hands-on experience with macOS patching and config management using Ivanti, KACE, and especially JAMF Pro.
- Experience with Apple Business Manager, FileVault key escrow, and macOS provisioning workflows.
- Ability to configure macOS endpoint logging and telemetry ingestion into SIEM/EDR platforms.
- Familiarity with passwordless authentication, YubiKeys, CAC, and hardware-backed identity mechanisms for macOS.
Desired Qualifications
- Hands‑on experience developing automation for macOS (e.g., JAMF scripting, Python, Zsh, or shell‑based automation for imaging, patching, and compliance workflows).
- Prior experience designing or operating macOS telemetry pipelines, including log normalization strategies for SIEM/EDR platforms (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike).
- Familiarity with Apple enterprise ecosystem integrations, such as Apple Business Manager (ABM) advanced workflows, MDM‑driven zero‑touch deployments, and certificate‑based network access on macOS.
- Experience supporting mixed‑OS environments (macOS + Windows) with an emphasis on contributing macOS‑focused engineering recommendations that improve overall enterprise endpoint posture.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Clearance
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance.
Compensation
The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.
For this position, the projected compensation range is $131,000 - $145,000 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL’s complete compensation package. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations. Learn more on the MIL Careers page.
Why MIL?
The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology – and we are looking for candidates like you! MIL offers opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers, from early-career candidates to experienced industry professionals. We are known for a collaborative, people-first culture where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. This commitment to our people and our work is reflected in the industry and workplace awards MIL has received over the years.
- 2021 - 2024, Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)
- 2017 - 2025 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)
-
2018 - 2025 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work®
- 2021 - 2025, Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™
- 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™
- 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity
- 2017, 2020 - 2025 Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine)
- 2025 Corporate Partnership Award, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Maryland Chapter
- 2025 Moxie Award, GovCon Category
- 2024 Patriot Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
- 2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
- 2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, improve financial management, or defend the nation in cyberspace, MIL welcomes you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Summary
The MIL Corporation is looking for an Apple/macOS Subject Matter Expert (Computer Engineering, Senior Associate). The Apple/macOS SME provides advanced engineering support for securing, configuring, imaging, patching, and managing macOS devices across the enterprise. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining technical controls that strengthen endpoint security, support device lifecycle operations, and ensure compliance across macOS platforms. The SME operates in a highly governed environment requiring change control discipline, detailed documentation, and collaboration with Service Desk Engineering, IAM, SOC, and Cybersecurity teams.
This position currently requires an on-site schedule. Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.
This position is currently unfunded and is being posted in anticipation of a future contract award and funding approval. We are proactively identifying and engaging with qualified candidates. While candidates may be contacted for pre-screening, any hiring decisions will be contingent upon funding availability and final program requirements or client approval.
Responsibilities
macOS Workstation Imaging & Baseline Engineering
- Design, build, maintain, and secure standard macOS workstation images for onsite and remote/VDI use, ensuring alignment with approved baseline security controls.
- Integrate macOS images with VDI clients, EDR agents, authentication mechanisms, and logging agents.
- Maintain version control, image-release processes, validation steps, and rollback procedures for macOS workstation images.
- Perform post‑image validation testing (connectivity, authentication, app compatibility, security agents).
macOS Patch, Configuration, and Compliance Management
- Engineer and maintain macOS OS/application patching, version control, and lifecycle management using tools such as Ivanti, KACE, or JAMF.
- Remediate configuration drift and ensure compliance against secure macOS baseline standards.
- Document macOS baseline configurations, deployment workflows, and compliance remediation paths.
macOS Device Enrollment & Provisioning
- Implement and maintain macOS enrollment workflows using Apple Business Manager and JAMF Pro.
- Enforce secure provisioning, conditional access posture, and baseline profile application before network access.
- Support lifecycle operations: provisioning, reassignment, decommissioning, secure wipe, and FileVault recovery key escrow.
- Ensure accurate macOS asset inventory, ownership mapping, and lifecycle visibility.
Logging, Monitoring, Telemetry & Audit Engineering (macOS Focus)
- Configure macOS Unified Logs, endpoint agents, and log forwarding to SIEM/EDR platforms.
- Ensure telemetry health, audit coverage, and reliable ingestion of macOS security‑relevant events.
- Support forensic collection procedures and maintain audit trails for macOS configuration changes and remediation actions.
Security Engineering for macOS Endpoints
- Design/implement controls to prevent initial compromise, lateral movement, and persistence mechanisms on macOS devices.
- Implement secure authentication, including passwordless methods and hardware-backed credentials (e.g., YubiKey, CAC, software-based keys).
- Strengthen device enrollment, identity linkage, and endpoint visibility across macOS environments.
Documentation, Knowledge Transfer & Engineering Support
- Develop macOS runbooks for imaging, patching, enrollment troubleshooting, validation, and remediation.
- Maintain a versioned knowledge base covering macOS baselines, automation, and recovery procedures.
- Conduct training for Service Desk, IAM, and SOC teams to ensure operational sustainability.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional work experience
- 8+ years in IT, endpoint engineering, or cybersecurity.
- 6+ years performing engineering (not help desk) functions in enterprise environments.
- Experience working under strict change control, security governance, and audit processes.
- Extensive experience building and maintaining macOS workstation images (including automation, validation, rollback, version control).
- Hands-on experience with macOS patching and config management using Ivanti, KACE, and especially JAMF Pro.
- Experience with Apple Business Manager, FileVault key escrow, and macOS provisioning workflows.
- Ability to configure macOS endpoint logging and telemetry ingestion into SIEM/EDR platforms.
- Familiarity with passwordless authentication, YubiKeys, CAC, and hardware-backed identity mechanisms for macOS.
Desired Qualifications
- Hands‑on experience developing automation for macOS (e.g., JAMF scripting, Python, Zsh, or shell‑based automation for imaging, patching, and compliance workflows).
- Prior experience designing or operating macOS telemetry pipelines, including log normalization strategies for SIEM/EDR platforms (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike).
- Familiarity with Apple enterprise ecosystem integrations, such as Apple Business Manager (ABM) advanced workflows, MDM‑driven zero‑touch deployments, and certificate‑based network access on macOS.
- Experience supporting mixed‑OS environments (macOS + Windows) with an emphasis on contributing macOS‑focused engineering recommendations that improve overall enterprise endpoint posture.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Clearance
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance.
Compensation
The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.
For this position, the projected compensation range is $131,000 - $145,000 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL’s complete compensation package. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations. Learn more on the MIL Careers page.
Why MIL?
The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology – and we are looking for candidates like you! MIL offers opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers, from early-career candidates to experienced industry professionals. We are known for a collaborative, people-first culture where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. This commitment to our people and our work is reflected in the industry and workplace awards MIL has received over the years.
- 2021 - 2024, Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)
- 2017 - 2025 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)
-
2018 - 2025 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work®
- 2021 - 2025, Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™
- 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™
- 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity
- 2017, 2020 - 2025 Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine)
- 2025 Corporate Partnership Award, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Maryland Chapter
- 2025 Moxie Award, GovCon Category
- 2024 Patriot Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
- 2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
- 2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, improve financial management, or defend the nation in cyberspace, MIL welcomes you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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Senior Level Subject Matter Expert Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level subject matter expert job?
Employers hiring at this level look for demonstrated ownership of high-stakes projects, a portfolio of decisions that shaped outcomes, and evidence that you have developed or mentored others in your discipline. Candidates who stand out can speak precisely to the problems they defined, not just the solutions they delivered. Tailoring your materials to show strategic influence alongside technical depth gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level subject matter experts?
Companies hiring senior level subject matter experts right now include Goldbelt, Qualys, and BCMC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises, federal contractors, consulting firms, and technology companies that need deep domain authority to lead programs, advise leadership, or set internal standards.
Are there remote senior level subject matter expert jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and the sensitivity of the work involved. About 22% of senior level subject matter expert openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced professionals who can operate independently. Roles tied to classified projects, lab environments, or on-site client work are more likely to require a physical presence.
What makes a subject matter expert role senior level?
Senior level roles are distinguished by the scope of ownership they carry. Rather than executing within a defined framework, senior subject matter experts set that framework, make authoritative calls on ambiguous technical questions, and are accountable for outcomes across a program or function. They are also expected to develop others, whether through direct mentoring, knowledge transfer, or shaping how the discipline is practiced inside the organization.
Which industries hire the most senior level subject matter experts?
Senior level subject matter expert roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Cybersecurity, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their work is highly specialized, compliance-sensitive, or technically complex enough that organizations depend on recognized internal authorities to lead decisions and reduce risk.