Identity Architect

Take on a role where your contributions will have a direct and important impact on the security of our products and our customers. Work in a dynamic environment where you can push the boundaries of security technology and standard processes. Join a team committed to continuous learning, professional development, and the pursuit of technical excellence. Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and purposeful organization that values diverse perspectives and a security-first attitude. In this role, you will act as the senior security technical leader, defining and implementing identity standards and practices that align with company goals, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

You will serve as the go-to authority on identity and authentication.
You will drive the design and deployment of secure and scalable identity architectures, delivering an identity-first approach to security throughout our platforms and applications.
You will collaborate with partners and customers adopting identity solutions, and will collaborate with engineering and product teams to help the organization deliver the identity solutions that customers and partners truly need.
You will mentor and guide engineers across the organization, building a culture of identity-first security.
You will provide thought leadership setting the direction of identity for years to come and will develop pragmatic practices that can adopted here and now.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in identity and access management.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead identity strategy and mentor teams across functions using outstanding communication skills, driving a security-focused culture across large organizations.
Development: Strong coding ability in complied language (eg. Go, Java) and software engineering best practices

Visionary: Capable of anticipating future challenges and crafting security strategies that prepare us to meet them.
Problem Solver: Analytical mentality with an aim to solve sophisticated security challenges and deliver balanced solutions.
Security: Experience with network security, application security, or DevSecOps practices
Cloud: Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and cloud-stack application development

We are seeking an Identity Architect to lead the charge in safeguarding our platforms and products with world-class security solutions. In this high-impact role, you will be a leader with vision and technical authority, collaborating across teams to design, implement, and drive adoption of identity frameworks that protect our critical infrastructure. This is an opportunity to set the standard in security engineering, influencing a diverse range of projects and ensure our platforms remain resilient against emerging threats.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $201,300 and $367,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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