Secure Systems Architect - Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $201,300–$302,200 / yr
Posted: 28 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k

This role $252k

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This role pays more than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $142,487–$226,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $252k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

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 · Secure Systems Architect - Platform Architecture

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The Secure Systems Architect role within Apple’s Platform Architecture group is a senior-level position aimed at shaping the security direction of Apple’s products. This individual will collaborate with business, legal, support, and product development teams to establish robust security policies for both current and future designs. Key responsibilities include driving alignment on critical security initiatives at the executive level and providing architectural guidance to cross-functional teams lacking in-house security expertise. The ideal candidate should possess over 20 years of industry experience, strong analytical skills to interpret regulatory trends, and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to senior leadership. Proficiency in relevant technologies and tools is essential, as is a deep understanding of client/server architecture and infrastructure security. This role demands broad technical knowledge and exceptional communication skills to ensure comprehensive protection across Apple’s diverse product lines.

Skills

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What you'll do

Define security policies for current and future product designs in collaboration with various teams.
Drive alignment on key security initiatives at the senior executive level.
Analyze industry trends to inform security policy direction for new products.
Communicate complex security concepts effectively to senior executives.
Provide architectural guidance to cross-functional teams lacking security expertise.
Lead cross-functional security initiatives across multiple engineering and development teams.

What we're looking for

20+ years of relevant industry experience in security architecture.
Proven ability to analyze industry trends and regulatory requirements for security policy development.
Expertise in communicating complex security concepts to senior executives and providing architectural guidance.
Leadership skills to drive cross-functional initiatives across multiple engineering teams and stakeholders.
Strong written and oral communication skills for executive presentations and documentation.

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