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Description
In this role, you will define the architecture and oversee the operation of distributed systems that set and enforce security policy for the development, manufacture, deployment, and operation of Apple products, ultimately driving continuous security improvements for these products. This role is largely self-directed and suits an engineer with deep hands-on experience building and operating secure systems who is ready to grow into an architectural role.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related engineering degree or equivalent job-related experience. Experience applying security practices to the design, development, or operation of production services. Experience with common programming languages such as Python or Go. Experience conducting security architecture reviews, threat modeling, or identifying vulnerabilities in complex distributed systems. Experience with cryptography and security protocols, including at least two of the following: PKI, TLS, Key Management, Secure Boot, or Authentication/Authorization.
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of relevant industry experience. Ability to understand complex systems, employing strong critical thinking skills to identify security issues in implementation and architecture. Knowledge of cryptographic principles (e.g., symmetric vs asymmetric crypto, confidentiality vs integrity) and technologies such as authentication and authorization, key management, TLS, certificate lifecycle management, secure boot, and PKI. Experience designing and developing secure services and scalable infrastructure for highly available applications, such as distributed systems, micro-services, and cloud platforms. Familiarity with, or practical application of, threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE or Trike. DevOps experience, such as continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), or automation of development, testing, and deployment pipelines. Ability to track emerging security trends and threats and proactively incorporate them into PKI architecture and signing policy to stay ahead of evolving risks. Experience with systems programming languages such as C or C++.
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