Summary
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Work history
Education
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Key Projects
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James Keir

Apple Systems Specialist | Jamf Pro & macOS Management

Warrington,Cheshire

Summary

Apple Systems Specialist with 17+ years in macOS administration, Jamf Pro management, and endpoint security. Skilled at delivering secure, scalable Apple deployments across large enterprise environments and streamlining IT operations through automation. Currently driving macOS infrastructure and endpoint strategy at Inizio, enhancing update compliance, integrating security policies, and developing Jamf‑based workflows to improve user experience and operational efficiency. Actively engaged in the Mac Admins community, with a passion for refining enterprise Apple ecosystems and mentoring IT teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Core Services Support Analyst

Inizio
Manchester, Greater Manchester
11.2024 - Current

• Own macOS infrastructure and endpoint management strategy, aligning Jamf Pro workflows with enterprise security and compliance standards.
• Partner with Security Operations to enforce policies, remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure regulatory adherence while maintaining user experience.
• Lead automation initiatives using Jamf API and command‑line scripting to streamline patching, app deployment, and compliance reporting.
• Support IT teams with documentation, training, and troubleshooting for Apple ecosystem management.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to refine deployment processes and improve platform stability across a 1,000+ Mac fleet.

End User Computing Engineer

Inizio
Manchester, Greater Manchester
11.2022 - Current

• Led Jamf Pro rollout to 13,000+ users, streamlining Apple device onboarding and cutting setup time by 30%.
• Consolidated five Jamf Pro tenants into a single platform with zero downtime, improving operational efficiency.
• Developed self-service workflows for macOS users, reducing support tickets by 40%.
• Automated patching and compliance workflows for macOS, ensuring enterprise-wide security.
• Mentored IT staff in Apple ecosystem management, boosting team capability.

Systems Engineer

MCC Group
Warrington, Cheshire
11.2008 - 10.2022

• Deployed and managed Apple devices across 100+ schools and businesses, supporting thousands of end users.
• Created automated deployment scripts, cutting manual setup tasks by 30%.
• Provided first and second-line IT support, achieving 95%+ SLA adherence.
• Worked with security teams to harden macOS and iOS environments, reducing vulnerabilities.
• Coordinated major Apple technology integrations across education and government clients.

Media Support Technician

Warrington Borough Council
Warrington, Cheshire
04.2007 - 11.2008

• Supported Apple hardware and software for staff and students.
• Delivered Apple ecosystem tutorials to improve digital literacy.
• Managed AV/tech equipment and supported coursework projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology & Sound Design

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield

Skills

Jamf Pro & Jamf School administration
Apple Business Manager & Automated Device Enrollment (ADE/DEP)
macOS/iOS lifecycle management
Endpoint security & compliance enforcement
Enterprise device management & large-scale rollouts
Automation & scripting (bash/zsh, Jamf API)
Self Service workflow design & app packaging
ServiceNow integration & IT operations support

Certification

• Certified Technical Coordinator (Apple)
• Certified Macintosh Technician (Apple)
• Certified MIB (Apple)
• City & Guilds PAT Testing Certified

Key Projects

• Jamf Tenant Consolidation: Successfully merged five Jamf Pro tenants into a single global instance with zero downtime, standardising Apple device management across all teams.
• Enterprise macOS Rollout: Led deployment of 13,000+ Apple devices, implementing zero‑touch workflows and reducing setup time by 30%.
• Automation & Compliance: Built Jamf API scripts for automated patching and compliance tracking, cutting manual work by 40%.
• Security Hardening: Partnered with Security Operations to deploy policies (FileVault, certificates, CIS benchmarks), enhancing endpoint security.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Core Services Support Analyst

Inizio
11.2024 - Current

End User Computing Engineer

Inizio
11.2022 - Current

Systems Engineer

MCC Group
11.2008 - 10.2022

Media Support Technician

Warrington Borough Council
04.2007 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology & Sound Design

University of Huddersfield
James KeirApple Systems Specialist | Jamf Pro & macOS Management