Secure Systems Architect - Platform Architecture

A leading technology company that designs and develops consumer electronics, software, and services.
Security
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
20+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Secure Systems Architect - Platform Architecture

Apple's Platform Architecture group is seeking a Secure Systems Architect to join their team responsible for connecting hardware, software, and servers into a unified system. This role focuses on securing the world's most advanced consumer devices and improving the security of Apple's products.

As a Secure Systems Architect, you will be instrumental in defining and overseeing security architecture for distributed web services that protect Apple's product ecosystem. You'll work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement security policies, identify emerging threats, and drive security initiatives at the executive level.

The ideal candidate brings 20+ years of industry experience and deep expertise in security architecture, cryptographic principles, and web services. You'll need strong technical skills in Python, Go, or C/C++, combined with experience in DevOps practices and scalable infrastructure design.

Key responsibilities include developing threat models, creating system-level specifications, and championing security technologies across product categories. You'll collaborate with various teams including Infrastructure, Privacy, Safety, Service, Manufacturing, Software, and Product Development to resolve complex security challenges.

This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the security of millions of Apple users while working with cutting-edge technologies and iconic product teams. If you're passionate about security architecture and want to help shape the future of Apple's secure platforms, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.

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Responsibilities For Secure Systems Architect - Platform Architecture

  • Define architecture and oversee operation of distributed web services for security policy
  • Collaborate with business, legal, support, and product development teams
  • Drive alignment on key security initiatives at senior executive level
  • Identify emerging threats and develop threat models
  • Develop detailed system-level specifications
  • Drive security requirements and architecture into web application services
  • Champion adoption of security technologies across multiple product categories

Requirements For Secure Systems Architect - Platform Architecture

Python
Go
Linux
  • BS in EE/CE or related engineering degree
  • Experience in designing, developing, and deploying backend web services including API design or scalable infrastructures
  • Experience with common programming languages such as Python, Go or C/C++
  • Experience in implementing and managing DevOps practices

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