Platform Security Certifications Engineer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200492104

Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization drives 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 assuring Apple products and 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, distributed team to support and improve the security assurance of our products!

Key Qualifications

Experience in security and security certifications
Expertise of Common Criteria and FIPS 140-2/3 certifications, or strong eagerness to learn
Significant understanding of security engineering principles
Passion for performing security testing and code review to improve software security
Experience working with certification bodies and evaluation laboratories
Experience defining and writing security targets
Ability to partner with other software, hardware, marketing, and support teams to provide the best security solutions for Apple’s products
Excellent partnership skills and ability to represent Apple in conversations with internal and external partners
An effective communicator and engaging presenter who can influence multiple audiences from project teams to senior leadership as well as actively engage in developing security standards in collaborative setting outside of Apple
Passion for high quality results within agreed timelines
Consistent time management skills with the ability to lead multiple concurrent global projects

Description

Our team is passionate about defining and running the security certification strategy for all the Apple platforms such as Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. We also lead these certification projects around the world applying 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 harmoniously with other parts of Apple on multi-functional technologies and their security strategies. You will also collaborate with industry representatives, evaluation labs and governmental certification bodies. This position is for an engineer with strong technical background and passion for security through development of security standards and evaluation processes. If this is you, we'd love to hear from you!

Education & Experience

BS/MS in computer science, engineering or equivalent industry experience

Additional Requirements

This position will require some travel to other Apple sites, evaluation laboratories and standardization meetings.

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 $132,300.00 and $241,500.00, 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.

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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.