Senior Security Engineer

Apple • Austin, TX

74d

About The Position

People at Apple don't just build products - they craft the kind of experience that have revolutionized entire industries. The diverse collection of our people and their ideas inspire innovation in everything we do. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. We are the Apple Service Engineering (ASE) Security team. We are the team secures the systems and infrastructure that fuel Apple's services (such as iCloud, Apple Music, Apple Fitness, and Apple TV). We are the foundation on which Apple's software developers build the products that our customers love. The ASE Security team is looking for an experienced security professional to lead its Vulnerability Management function. In this role, you'll be responsible for rapidly investigating, assessing, and mitigating security issues while driving clear, proactive communication throughout the vulnerability management lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in vulnerability management with deep expertise in incident response. As part of our team, you'll work with highly skilled security professionals passionate about identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks. This role is central to the controls that protect Apple's customers, data, and brand. You'll have the opportunity to build security processes and technology with a truly global impact.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical field-or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong grasp of core information security concepts and terminology.
• Understanding of exploit development and conditions required to trigger different vulnerability types.

Nice To Haves

• Security certifications such as OSCP, GIAC, or CCNP/CCIE are a plus.
• Experience with enterprise log collection and analysis platforms (e.g., Splunk, OSQuery).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess threats and vulnerabilities to inform risk decisions and security strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen Apple's security posture across incident response and vulnerability management.
• Lead and coordinate response activities in alignment with Apple's Emergency Response Plan and Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Develop and execute playbooks for common security issues.
• Conduct research and post-incident analysis to refine response strategies.
• Partner with outreach teams to deliver training and workshops on security response best practices.
• Define clear criteria and protocols for security emergency response.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees