Get your Apple estate set up properly from the start.
Senior Jamf Cloud consulting for startups, scaleups, and SMEs.
Designing, building, and securing macOS environments with strong identity integration and automation for reliable operations.
Apple environments often grow without structure.
Without clear architecture, Apple estates can drift into inconsistent settings, avoidable security gaps, and high support overhead.
I help teams establish a practical Jamf Cloud foundation, with identity integration and automation where it adds clear operational value.
The objective is a stable, scalable platform that you or your internal team can manage with confidence.
- Architecture-first design
- Identity-aware enrollment and access
- Operational simplicity for day-to-day IT
Jamf Consulting Services
Outcome-driven engagements for companies that need their Apple device management done properly.
Jamf Foundation
Set up Apple device management properly from the beginning.
- Apple Business Manager integration
- Automated Device Enrollment setup
- Baseline policies and configuration profiles
- Identity integration (Jamf Connect)
Jamf Migration
Moving from another MDM or rebuilding a poorly structured environment.
- Current-state review & design
- Pilot migration & staged rollout
- Policy & profile redesign
- Migration runbook & handover
Jamf Health Check
Independent review and practical roadmap for existing Jamf environments.
- Tenant structure & policy review
- Admin model & security posture
- Patching & lifecycle assessment
- Prioritised remediation roadmap
Jamf Retainer
Ongoing access to senior Jamf expertise without hiring a full-time specialist.
- Advisory support & troubleshooting
- Small scoped environment changes
- Policy and profile tuning
- Monthly review calls
Note: Final pricing is confirmed after a short discovery call and depends on fleet size, identity integration requirements, and existing environment complexity.
A Structured Consulting Process
Engagements are carefully structured and low-chaos from day one.
Discover
I review your current state, understand your business objectives, and define the scope and investment required.
Design
I architect a robust, secure, and automated target state for your Jamf Cloud environment.
Deliver
I build, migrate, and validate the solution, maintaining clear communication and strict quality control.
Support
I hand over a clean environment with complete documentation, or continue supporting you via an advisory retainer.
Example Consulting Engagements
Startup Apple Deployment
Designed and implemented a Jamf Cloud environment for a startup managing approximately 45 Macs. Delivered Apple Business Manager integration, zero-touch deployment, and Entra ID authentication.
MDM Migration
Migrated approximately 180 Macs from Microsoft Intune to Jamf Cloud while redesigning configuration profiles, policies, and identity integration for a more reliable Apple management architecture.
Jamf Health Check
Performed a structured Jamf tenant review for a scaleup organisation, identifying configuration drift, policy conflicts, and security improvements, followed by a remediation roadmap.
Client names are not displayed due to confidentiality.
About MacDuck
MacDuck Consulting is a UK-based independent consultancy focused on Apple device management and Jamf Cloud.
I bring over 10 years of macOS management experience and Jamf 400 certification, supporting startups, scaleups, and SMEs with structured, reliable environments.
The work is deliberately specialist, centered on Jamf Cloud architecture, identity integration, automation, and practical operational design.
The goal is straightforward: a secure, maintainable Apple management platform your team can run confidently as the business grows.
Trust & Transparency
Working with an external consultant requires trust. MacDuck Consulting operates with clear engagement principles to ensure projects are structured, transparent, and aligned with client expectations.
Clear Scope & Deliverables
Every engagement begins with discovery and a defined scope of work. Clients know exactly what is being delivered before a project begins.
Direct Access to Senior Expertise
All consulting work is delivered directly by the consultant. There are no handoffs to junior engineers or outsourced resources.
Security & Confidentiality
Client environments are handled with strict confidentiality and professional responsibility. Access is limited to what is required for the engagement.
Independent Advice
MacDuck Consulting provides vendor-neutral advice focused on what works best for the client’s environment and operational needs.
MacDuck Consulting works with a limited number of clients to ensure high-quality delivery and direct access to senior expertise.
Who I Work Best With
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Many of my clients start with smaller Apple estates of 10–50 devices. Setting up Jamf correctly at this stage prevents operational problems as the organisation grows.
Yes, my consultancy is strictly focused on Jamf Cloud environments to provide deep, senior-level expertise rather than superficial knowledge across multiple platforms.
Absolutely. My Jamf Migration service handles the entire process—from evaluating your current environment to executing a safe, staged migration to Jamf Cloud.
Yes, modern device management requires strong identity integration. I have extensive experience integrating Jamf Connect with Entra ID, Okta, and Google Workspace.
Yes, I operate an entirely remote delivery model by default, supporting clients securely from my UK base.
The "from" and "typical" prices listed on the site provide a baseline. We will hold a short discovery call to understand your specific fleet size, identity needs, and environment complexity before issuing a fixed proposal statement of work.
Need help setting up or fixing your Jamf environment?
Book a short discovery call to discuss your current Apple management setup and whether I can help.