Lead Platform Security Architect

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a seasoned security leader within its Platform Architecture group to shape the security direction of Apple’s products. You will define the architecture and oversee distributed web services that enforce security policy across development, manufacture, deployment, and operation of Apple devices.

You will drive continuous security improvements, communicate complex concepts to executives, and lead cross-functional initiatives spanning hardware, software, and infrastructure to

Qualifications

• BS in EE/CE/CS or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with secure boot and establishing hardware roots of trust; or experience designing, developing, and deploying secure web services and scalable infrastructure for highly available applications.
• Experience with common programming languages such as Python, Go or C/C++.
• Experience collaborating across multiple disciplines, such as software engineering, hardware, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture and oversee the operation of distributed web services that set and enforce security policy for the development, manufacture, deployment, and operation of Apple products.
• Drive continuous security improvements for these products and maintain trust with millions of customers.
• Collaborate with engineering, hardware, and infrastructure teams to align security strategy with product goals.

Skills

Python

Go

C/C++

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in EE/CE/CS or related field

Masters in EE/CE/CS or related field

Job description

Apple is seeking a seasoned security leader within its Platform Architecture group to shape the security direction of Apple’s products. You will define the architecture and oversee distributed web services that enforce security policy across development, manufacture, deployment, and operation of Apple devices.

You will drive continuous security improvements, communicate complex concepts to executives, and lead cross-functional initiatives spanning hardware, software, and infrastructure to