Platform Security Certification Engineer

AECOM; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Platform Security Certification Engineer to enhance the security certification landscape for Apple products. This role involves defining and leading security certification processes, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have experience in security certifications, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively across teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Discounts on products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Qualifications

• Experience in security and/or security certifications required.
• Working knowledge of Common Criteria and FIPS 140-2/3 certifications preferred.
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to represent Apple effectively.

Responsibilities

• Developing the security certification process for Apple products.
• Driving certifications of complex products from beginning to end.
• Collaborating with industry representatives and evaluation labs.

Skills

Security certifications

Common Criteria

FIPS 140-2/3

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Job description

Platform Security Certification Engineer

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Software and Services**

**Summary**

Posted: **Jun 05, 2025**

Role Number: **200607845**

Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization is responsible for the security of all Apple products. Platform security certification team is passionate about demonstrating the reliability and strength of the key security features of Apple devices and services through a great variety of certification programs. We drive the public assurance of Apple security solutions, make sure Apple meets and exceeds industry and regional security standards and regulations as well as enable new business opportunities.

Your influence will be felt throughout Apple’s extraordinary products all over the world. Our team has a central role in enabling Apple products’ use in industries with specific security requirements, assuring Apple services’ security compliance as well as we actively participate in and contribute to the development of security standards.

Are you ready to make a difference on Apple platform security certification landscape? Join our highly motivated, global team to support and improve the security assurance of our products.

**Description**

Our team is responsible for defining and running the security certification strategy for all the Apple platforms such as Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro and Apple TV. We also lead these certification projects around the world utilizing a great variety of standards and evaluation schemes.

At the intersection of security technologies, industry influence and evolving governmental standards, the team is looking for a motivated engineer to help with defining and leading these security certifications.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing the security certification process for Apple products and operating systems as well as work cooperatively with other parts of Apple on cross-functional technologies and their security strategies. You will also collaborate with industry representatives, evaluation labs and governmental bodies.

Driving certifications of complex products from the beginning to the end is also a key element of the role.

This position is for an engineer passionated by security through development of security standards, evaluation processes and would love to evolve in a strong technical environment.

If this is you, we'd love to hear from you.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Experience in security and/or security certifications

+ Working knowledge of Common Criteria and FIPS 140-2/3 certifications, or strong willingness to learn

+ Passion for high quality deliverables, thriving for efficiency

+ Ability to work cross-functionally with other software, hardware, marketing, and support teams to provide the best security solutions for Apple’s products

+ Excellent teamwork skills and ability to represent Apple and your organization in conversations with internal and external stakeholders

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Significant understanding of security engineering principles

+ Experience working with certification bodies and evaluation laboratories

+ Experience writing product security profiles for evaluation scoping (Security Target, Protection Profile, or other product security definition)

+ An effective communicator and engaging presenter who can influence multiple audiences from project teams to senior leadership as well as Apple's certification partners (regulators, evaluators and standardization bodies)

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in other languages (e.g., German, French, Spanish) nice to have.

**Pay & Benefits**

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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