Job Description:Job Title: Security Research Engineer(Apple macOS Patch Catalogue Engineer – Patch Content Development)Location: Pune, IndiaExperience 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.Key Responsibilities:1. Patch Catalogue DevelopmentResearch 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.2. macOS Update & Security MonitoringTrack releases of macOS and other supported products.3. Detection & Compliance LogicMust 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)4. QA & ValidationPerform 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.5. Third-Party macOS Application PatchingBuild patch metadata for third-party macOS applications.Create packaging workflows for DMG, PKG, and ZIP formats.Required SkillsStrong knowledge of macOS architecture and filesystem.Experience with:macOS software update mechanismPKG/DMG packagingLaunch Daemons & system servicesScripting: 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 frameworkApple Business ManagerSecure Token / FileVault handlingUnderstanding the differences between macOS ARM (Apple Silicon) and Intel architectures.Experience building in-house patch management platforms.
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Security Research Engineer