This role is part of Apple's Data Center Network Security Engineering team, focusing on designing and securing large-scale cloud and data center network infrastructures. The team collaborates closely with the SDI team to influence the design of next-generation security products and operationalize innovative security solutions. The position requires a strong passion for network security and the ability to protect hybrid environments through advanced security controls and best practices. Candidates will work across on-premises data centers and multi-cloud architectures.

• 10+ years of experience in building, securing, and deploying large scale data center network and cloud environments.
• CISSP or equivalent certification(s).
• Extensive understanding of public and private cloud networking security architecture and compute virtualization technologies.
• Experience in OVS, Container, and Kube networking.
• Sophisticated knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, security protocols, and large scale network features.
• Deep technical background in network-layer security mechanisms.

• Collaborate with the SDI team to influence the design of next-generation security products and features.
• Operationalize innovative security solutions that power Apple's hyperscale network infrastructure.
• Apply advanced network security controls across on-prem, cloud, and multi-cloud deployments.
• Drive ideas from inception to implementation in network security.
• Demonstrate technical presentation and communication skills to articulate concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• 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.