IAM Architect

Apple creates products and experiences people once couldn't imagine and now can't live without.
$197,400 - $360,200
Security
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For IAM Architect

Apple Service Engineering (ASE) team is seeking a Principal IAM Architect to join their Security team. This role is crucial in designing and implementing Identity and Access Management systems that power Apple's global services including Apple TV, App Store, Apple Music, Apple Fitness, iCloud, Siri, and Maps. The position requires an experienced professional with 10+ years in IAM architecture who can handle the scale and security demands of billions of customers.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting sophisticated IAM solutions, working with hardware root identity, cryptographic chain of trusts, and fine-grain access control. They'll need to demonstrate expertise in cloud-based IAM platforms, authentication protocols, and modern security frameworks including Zero Trust architecture.

This is an opportunity to impact security at a massive scale, working with cutting-edge technology and collaborating across teams to build world-class security solutions. The role offers competitive compensation ($197,400 - $360,200) plus additional benefits including stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and education reimbursement.

The position combines technical leadership with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can both architect complex systems and effectively communicate with executive leadership. You'll be working in Seattle, contributing to systems that serve billions of users while maintaining Apple's high standards for security and user experience.

This role is perfect for a senior security professional who wants to work on challenging problems at scale, lead teams, and shape the future of identity and access management at one of the world's most innovative companies.

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Responsibilities For IAM Architect

  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable IAM infrastructure components
  • Architect and integrate authentication and authorization frameworks (ACL, RBAC, ABAC, Zero Trust)
  • Collaborate with security, engineering, and product teams to align IAM strategies with business needs
  • Write, present, and communicate to senior executives the principles and benefits of IAM
  • Lead engineering teams to secure and timely solutions
  • Contribute code to demonstrate POCs

Requirements For IAM Architect

Go
Java
Kubernetes
  • 10+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) architecture and engineering
  • Hands-on experience with building reliable web-scale policy-based Authentication and Authorization solutions
  • Prior experience being a technical/engineering lead on a team in a service organization
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Golang, Java, Swift)
  • Experience with cloud-based IAM (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Cloud Identity)
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally, including communicating roadmaps, decisions and proposals to senior and executive leadership

Benefits For IAM Architect

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement
  • Employee stock programs
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits

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