Vulnerability Response Engineer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

Role Number:200536065

Apple is seeking an exceptional Information Security Engineer to support our vulnerability response program. This is a technical hands-on role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You’ll be working with various application and system owners to report vulnerabilities, drive remediations, determine associated risks, and also to improve our current processes.

Key Qualifications

Familiarity with common security vulnerabilities and the ability to judge their severity and impact to the business
Excellent knowledge of large-scale security solutions and vulnerability scanning tools
Software development experience with either Python, Go, Rust, and/or Bash scripting
Requirement for on-call rotation, which includes weekends
Strong penetration testing skills, primary focusing on web application penetration testing experience and security research.
Knowledge of the security research community is a strong plus

Description

You will join a team that passionately stays up to date on emerging security vulnerabilities and threats, keeps a cool head in crisis, and advocates every single day for improving the security of Apple products and services. You will need to have a good technical background, superb communication skills, and a strong interest in network, system, and web security. The role also requires a demonstrable ability to work with incomplete information and to adapt to changing priorities. Specific responsibilities include: - Strategize vulnerability management for application and business teams - Technical replication of vulnerabilities and scaling variant analysis relative to discovered issues. - Author clear, authoritative responses to vulnerability inquiries - Provide guidance to engineering teams regarding the impact and remediation of security issues - Work closely with project management to drive security issues to closure

Education & Experience

BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or related field Experience in Information Security or Related Field

Additional Requirements

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. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.

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 $102,000.00 and $212,200.00, 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.