Apple · 4 weeks ago
Identity Architect
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$201K/yr - $367K/yr
10+ years expApple is seeking an Identity Architect to lead the charge in safeguarding their platforms and products with world-class security solutions. In this high-impact role, you will design, implement, and drive adoption of identity frameworks that protect critical infrastructure while collaborating across teams to influence a diverse range of projects.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of hands-on experience in identity and access management
Proven ability to lead identity strategy and mentor teams across functions using outstanding communication skills, driving a security-focused culture across large organizations
Strong coding ability in complied language (eg. Go, Java) and software engineering best practices
Preferred
Capable of anticipating future challenges and crafting security strategies that prepare us to meet them
Analytical mentality with an aim to solve sophisticated security challenges and deliver balanced solutions
Experience with network security, application security, or DevSecOps practices
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and cloud-stack application development
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
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2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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