Build Security Engineer

Apple Inc

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Austin, TX
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Build Security Engineer

The Build Security Engineer joins the Software and Services team to protect the systems and infrastructure used to manage, build, and distribute software. This role is critical to the security of the software supply chain, requiring the engineer to conduct threat modeling, security assessments, and penetration tests specifically targeting the build path and related infrastructure. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing technical solutions to mitigate risks, writing test cases to validate security controls, and collaborating with engineering teams to uphold security standards. The position requires expertise in offensive security, scripting in Python or Bash, and potentially Go or Perl. Candidates should also possess experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and SLSA to address vulnerabilities in complex software environments.

What you'll do

  • Conduct threat modeling and security assessments of critical build infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain technical solutions to mitigate risks within the software build pipeline.
  • Lead penetration tests and red team exercises targeting the software build path.
  • Research vulnerabilities in critical software components and recommend proactive mitigations.
  • Write and maintain test cases to validate the effectiveness of security controls.
  • Create and maintain documentation outlining security guidelines and best practices for engineering teams.
  • Provide guidance to engineering teams on implementing security measures and adhering to standards.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity with hands-on experience in threat modeling, security assessments, or penetration testing.
  • Experience in a software engineering or security operations role.
  • Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python or Bash.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering teams on security requirements or controls.
  • Experience conducting penetration testing or red team exercises targeting build pipelines or software supply chain components (preferred).
  • Experience leveraging LLMs safely to accelerate various security workflows (preferred).
  • Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes (preferred).
  • Proficiency in additional programming languages such as Go (Golang) or Perl (preferred).

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