Senior Staff Security Engineer - Red Team

Apple is a technology company that provides services including iCloud, App and Media through its Apple Services Engineering division.
$207,800 - $312,200
Security
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Senior Staff Security Engineer - Red Team

Apple Services Engineering (ASE) is seeking a Senior Staff Security Engineer to join their Red Team, focusing on protecting critical services that impact hundreds of millions of users. This role combines deep technical security review work with strategic security planning and leadership. You'll conduct end-to-end security assurance activities, including architecture review, threat modeling, and extensive security testing of ASE services and infrastructure.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on internet-scale applications, leading both focused security reviews and objective-oriented Red Team exercises. You'll be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, building exploit chains, and driving security improvements across the organization. The role requires not just technical expertise but also strong communication skills to work effectively with developers, site reliability engineers, and security teams.

Working at Apple, you'll be part of a team that powers essential services like iCloud and App Store, with the responsibility of keeping these services secure for users worldwide. The compensation package is competitive, including a base salary range of $207,800 to $312,200, plus additional benefits like stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and educational reimbursement.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys diving into complex systems, has a strong security background, and wants to make a significant impact on the security posture of one of the world's leading technology companies. The position offers growth opportunities, the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, and the ability to influence security decisions that affect Apple's global user base.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staff Security Engineer - Red Team

  • Lead focused security reviews on critical internet scale applications and infrastructure
  • Scope and lead goal-oriented Red Team exercises
  • Define, document, and automate security best practices
  • Identify vulnerabilities and improvement opportunities
  • Build relationships with engineering and leadership teams
  • Develop proof of concept systems for security automation
  • Make security decisions impacting hundreds of millions of users

Requirements For Senior Staff Security Engineer - Red Team

Linux
  • 6+ years in an information security field or software engineering
  • Four or more years conducting security reviews
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science / Engineering or related field with security emphasis
  • Extensive infrastructure, cloud and application security experience
  • Ability to reason about security of large and complex applications
  • Desire to go deep on complex systems for extended engagements

Benefits For Senior Staff Security Engineer - Red Team

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Education Budget
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Education reimbursement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits
  • Employee discount on products
  • Free services

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