Job description
As the leader of Network Security Engineering at Apple, you will collaborate with the SDI team to design and operationalize innovative security solutions for Apple's hyperscale network infrastructure. This role encompasses the full spectrum of network security, focusing on protecting hybrid environments through advanced security controls and best practices. You will work closely with various infrastructure organizations and influence the design of next-generation security products. The position requires a strong passion for securing large-scale cloud and data center network infrastructures.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in building, securing, and deploying large-scale data center network and cloud environments
- 5+ years of security leadership experience
- 3+ years in a senior architecture role
- Sophisticated knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, security protocols, and large-scale network features
- Deep technical background in network-layer security mechanisms
- Cloud-scale networking security background in developing, enforcing, and maintaining security frameworks
- Extensive understanding of public and private cloud networking security architecture
- Experience in OVS, Container, and Kube networking
- Strong technical presentation and communication skills
- Proven experience leading and mentoring senior engineers and architects
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the SDI team to influence security product design
- Operationalize innovative security solutions for Apple's network infrastructure
- Apply advanced network security controls across on-prem, cloud, and multi-cloud deployments
- Drive ideas from inception to implementation in network security
- Partner with AI/ML platform teams, Cloud Platform teams, and other infrastructure organizations
- Influence architecture decisions to embed security early in the design process
Benefits
- Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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