Apple
Platform Security Certification Engineer
$185K–$325K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Aug 3, 2026
- Experience
- Experience in security and/or security certifications; no years specified.
About the job
Develops and leads security certification processes and projects for Apple products and operating systems, working across Apple and with external certification stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Define and run security certification strategies and processes for Apple platforms and products.
- Lead complex certification projects from start to finish, using applicable standards and evaluation schemes.
- Collaborate with Apple teams, industry representatives, evaluation labs, and government bodies on security strategies and certifications.
What they ask for
- Experience in security and/or security certifications.
- Working knowledge of Common Criteria and FIPS 140-2/3 certifications, or strong willingness to learn.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with software, hardware, marketing, and support teams.
- Teamwork skills and ability to represent Apple with internal and external stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Understanding of security engineering principles; experience with certification bodies and evaluation laboratories.
- Experience writing product security profiles, such as Security Target or Protection Profile.
Pay
$184,700 to $324,800 (base salary)
Tools
Common Criteria, FIPS 140-2/3
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