Job Description
Job Description
Saturna Capital is looking for a Client Platform Engineer to provide the business with knowledge of Apple's product roadmap, beta releases, and emerging technologies to proactively plan and implement cutting-edge solutions that align with organizational needs. We want this person to be a knowledge and technical expert for everything Apple, including help desk tickets, diagnosing/trouble-shooting issues, and project management within this expertise. In addition, this position will be responsible for assisting remote users with access to internal systems across all Saturna Platforms.
Location: Bellingham, WA
Hiring Range: $97,391.37 - $140,676.42
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools, e.g., macOS, Apple Hardware, Mobile Device Management, Antivirus, Workstation back up, etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of JAMF Pro, with proven experience in the deployment, configuration, and administration of Apple devices using the platform.
- Demonstrated ability to manage device enrollment, policy creation, application packaging, patch management, and compliance enforcement through JAMF Pro.
- Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
- Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies
- Write and maintain custom tools and services to increase automation on many tasks while utilizing Git as a VCS, with CI/CD as needed
- Agile Workstation deployment, management and maintenance using tools such as package management, and identity management
- Ability to design and optimize hardware for “server” type duties, including fault tolerance and redundancy
- Assisting with research, testing, and implementation of new technologies and projects
- End user training and orientation including occasional company-wide presentations
- Administration, monitoring and testing of current backup system
- Auditing software and hardware to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Diagnosing and repairing hardware as necessary
- Documenting system configuration and troubleshooting any reported problems
- Maintaining inventory of hardware and software
- Act as primary organizational interface and manage vendor relationships for our three main offices and in support of our international office
- Develop reports, dashboards, and processes to continuously monitor data quality
- Analyze products and provide recommendations regarding use of proposed new products and services to the organization
- Establish and implement policies and procedures for technology usage throughout the organization
- Participate in planning and maintaining a business continuity plan and disaster recovery
- Managing and improving data security policies
- Monitor technology budget and maintain technology inventory and licensing
- Familiarity with cloud hosting service providers such as AWS
- Work with executive leadership to establish and manage budget and procurement needs
Position Requirements:
- BS/BA in Computer Science or a related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years in IT with a track record building and managing internal systems
- 3+ years with Mac systems administration
- Ability to obtain required FINRA SIE and Series 99 licenses within the first nine months of employment
- Candidates must be able to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements such as a logic test, fingerprints, criminal background and credit check, drug screening and reference check
Employee Benefits Package Includes:
- 100% company-paid medical premium for employees; High-deductible plan offers full family coverage at no cost to employee. PPO covers 50% dependent premiums and full employee premium.
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution, Employee Assistance Program, regular Wellness activities
- 401k with generous match
- Profit sharing, Holiday and annual performance bonuses
- 11 personal and 10 vacation paid days off
- 10 paid holidays (per NYSE holiday schedule)
- Paid Bereavement leave, paid Jury Duty
- Volunteer Days and Charitable Giving Program
- Up to $2,000 per month in childcare/tuition assistance
- Adult continuing education and professional development assistance
- Free YMCA gym membership
- Home-buyer, Home Improvement assistance program
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace.
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