Security Research Engineer

Responsibilities

• Patch Catalogue Development
• Research and analysis of security advisories from Apple Inc. for macOS and related products.
• Create structured macOS patch metadata.
• Maintain a centralised macOS patch catalogue repository.
• macOS Update & Security Monitoring
• Track releases of macOS and other supported products.
• Detection & Compliance Logic
• Must have good hands-on experience with scripts like "Bash / Zsh / Python".
• Familiar with macOS system profiling commands.
• Must have experience with OS builds, Application bundles (.app), Package receipts (.pkg)
• QA & Validation
• Perform lab testing across supported macOS versions.
• Successful installation, Rollback scenarios, Dependency handling, and non-fail- safe behaviour.
• Ensure patch content does not impact system stability.
• Third-Party macOS Application Patching
• Build patch metadata for third-party macOS applications.
• Create packaging workflows for DMG, PKG, and ZIP formats.
• Required Skills
• Strong knowledge of macOS architecture and filesystem.
• Experience with:
• macOS software update mechanism
• PKG/DMG packaging
• Launch Daemons & system services
• Scripting: Bash / Python (mandatory)
• Understanding of:
• CVE / NVD data, Vulnerability severity scoring, Patch supersedes logic.
• Experience with enterprise patching tools (preferred):
• Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, etc.
• Good to Have Knowledge of:
• Apple MDM framework
• Apple Business Manager
• Secure Token / FileVault handling
• Understanding the differences between macOS ARM (Apple Silicon) and Intel architectures.
• Experience building in-house patch management platforms.

Additional Information

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Job Title: Security Research Engineer (Apple macOS Patch Catalogue Engineer - Patch Content Development) Location: Pune, India Experience Required: 3-8 Years (Patch Management / Vulnerability Content / macOS Administration) Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Apple macOS Patch Catalogue Engineer to design, develop, validate, and maintain macOS patch metadata and deployment catalogues, like enterprise patching solutions worldwide. The role involves building an in-house macOS patch content repository covering Apple updates and third-party applications, ensuring accurate detection and installation logic, compliance reporting, and seamless deployment across enterprise environments.

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