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The Principal Security Engineering Program Manager - China Security & Infrastructure, Apple Services Engineering joins the ASE Security team to lead critical compliance initiatives. This role serves as a strategic leader and functional expert at the intersection of enterprise security, cloud infrastructure, and regulatory compliance. You will define the roadmap for infrastructure security in mainland China, ensuring all services align with local cybersecurity and data privacy laws like MLPS and PIPL. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing complex cross-functional dependencies, advising executive leadership on regulatory risks, and collaborating with engineering teams to shape technical architecture. The role requires deep expertise in China’s regulatory landscape, cloud-native infrastructure, distributed systems, network architecture, and enterprise security controls. You will navigate the complexities of large-scale infrastructure while balancing rigorous compliance requirements with high standards for privacy and user experience across the software and infrastructure stack.
Define and operationalize the strategic roadmap for China security and infrastructure compliance across all Apple services.
Lead programs to ensure technical alignment with Chinese cybersecurity and data privacy laws like MLPS and PIPL.
Advise executive leadership on regulatory risks, compliance posture, and strategic infrastructure investments.
Manage complex cross-functional dependencies, risks, and resources across multiple global engineering organizations.
Collaborate with engineers and architects to ensure infrastructure meets both Apple's security standards and local mandates.
Develop communication plans to report program status, regulatory shifts, and systemic risks to stakeholders.
Use data and technical insights to drive strategic decisions and resource allocation at the executive level.
What we're looking for
10+ years of experience in program management with a focus on infrastructure security and compliance, or 5+ years in both program management and engineering/security leadership.
Deep expertise in China's regulatory landscape regarding cybersecurity, data localization, and privacy laws.
Proven track record of interfacing with government regulators, auditors, and legal teams on complex technical security matters.
Exceptional communication skills to convey complex technical and regulatory information to both technical audiences and executive leadership.
Experience leading large-scale, highly matrixed, cross-functional programs across global time zones.
Solid understanding of cloud-native infrastructure, distributed systems, network architecture, and enterprise security controls.
Advanced ability to identify, assess, and prioritize systemic security and compliance risks across multiple organizations.
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Law, or a related field (preferred); experience with cloud security architectures in China (preferred); industry certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CIPP/A (preferred).