Senior Security Engineer, Infrastructure Services

Apple Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 165,800 - 292,400; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in the Sacramento area is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to shape security for data center and cloud networking, collaborating with the SDI team to design next‑generation security features for Apple’s hyperscale infrastructure.

You will implement and operate security controls across on‑prem, cloud, and multi‑cloud environments, contributing to security frameworks and leading efforts from concept to deployment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with large-scale data center networks and cloud integrations.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, and security protocols.
• Experience implementing network security controls for hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with overlay networking technologies (VXLAN, GRE, IPSec).
• Proven ability to lead security initiatives from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SDI to influence next-generation security features for Apple’s network.
• Design, implement, and operate security controls across on-prem data centers and cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce security frameworks, policies, and best practices.
• Experience deploying and scaling overlay networking technologies (VXLAN, GRE, IPSec).
• Support security incident response and threat modeling activities.

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

Routing protocols

Firewall security

Network access control

VPN & tunneling

Cloud-scale security

Overlay networking

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Tools

OVS

Container networking

Kube networking

Job description

Senior Security Engineer, Data Center Network

Sacramento Metro Area, California, United States Software and Services

Description

As part of the Data Center Network Security Engineering team, you will collaborate closely with the SDI team to influence the design of next-generation security products and features, and to operationalize innovative security solutions that power Apple’s hyperscale network infrastructure. Our environment extends well beyond Apple’s data centers and edge locations, encompassing Apple Cloud platforms as well as third‑party cloud environments. This role spans the full spectrum of network security, from on‑premises data centers to hybrid and multi‑cloud architectures. We are seeking a highly motivated engineer with a strong passion for designing, implementing, and securing large‑scale cloud and data center network infrastructures. You will play a key role in protecting hybrid environments by applying advanced network security controls, automation, and industry best practices across on‑prem, cloud, and multi‑cloud deployments.

Responsibilities

• Sophisticated knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, security protocols and large scale network features.
• Deep technical background in network‑layer security mechanisms
• Routing isolation
• Routing security
• Stateful and stateless firewalls
• Network access control
• VPN and tunneling technologies
• Cloud‑scale networking security background in developing, enforcing, and maintaining security frameworks, policies, and best practices.
• Experience deploying and scaling overlay networking technologies (VXLAN, GRE, IPSec, etc)

Minimum Qualifications

• Sophisticated knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, security protocols and large scale network features.
• Deep technical background in network‑layer security mechanisms
• Routing isolation
• Routing security
• Stateful and stateless firewalls
• Network access control
• VPN and tunneling technologies
• Cloud‑scale networking security background in developing, enforcing, and maintaining security frameworks, policies, and best practices.
• Experience deploying and scaling overlay networking technologies (VXLAN, GRE, IPSec, etc)

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in building, securing, and deploying large scale data center network & cloud environments
• CISSP or equivalent certification(s)
• Extensive understanding of public & private cloud networking security architecture & compute virtualization technologies
• Experience in OVS, Container & Kube networking
• Engineering leadership experience
• Self‑starter, self‑motivated, self‑directed, and self‑sufficient. Drives ideas from inception to implementation
• Demonstrates consistent technical, organizational, and industry‑level awareness.
• Technical presentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate concepts, designs and decisions to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proficiency in one or more software languages (Swift, Golang, Python, etc)

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 $165,800 and $292,400, 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 reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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