The role is focused on developing and leading the security certification process for Apple products and operating systems. The team is responsible for defining the security certification strategy across various Apple platforms, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This position requires collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, including certification bodies and evaluation labs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for security and a strong technical background in security standards and evaluation processes.

• Experience in security and/or security certifications
• Working knowledge of Common Criteria and FIPS 140-2/3 certifications, or a strong willingness to learn
• Significant understanding of security engineering principles
• Experience working with certification bodies and evaluation laboratories
• Experience writing product security profiles for evaluation scoping
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in other languages is a plus

• Develop the security certification process for Apple products and operating systems
• Collaborate with other parts of Apple on cross-functional technologies and their security strategies
• Drive certifications of complex products from beginning to end
• Engage with industry representatives, evaluation labs, and governmental bodies
• Represent Apple in conversations with internal and external stakeholders

• 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.