Security Engineer
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Software and Services
Do you love working on highly scalable and secure distributed applications? Does the idea of a fast-paced environment make your heart leap? Do you want your technical abilities to be challenged every day and for your work to make a difference in the lives of millions of people?
If so, the Product Engineering Systems team is looking for dedicated hands-on Security Engineering who are not afraid to share knowledge, think creatively, and question assumptions. In this role, you will be part of a cohesive, fast-moving team responsible for various systems supporting Apple’s R&D organizations.
Our group is responsible for Enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) transformation initiative to deliver next generation PLM/PIM Platform to drive Apple’s Product Innovation across hardware, software and services lines of business.
Join us to do the best work of your life with a welcoming, diverse, and hard-working group of engineers. Bring passion and dedication to the job, and there’s no telling what you could accomplish!
Description
We are seeking a motivated and technically adept Security Engineer to join our Software Engineering team. As a key member of our security-focused initiatives, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of security measures within our software systems. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in the field of cybersecurity.
Responsibilities of a Security Engineer includes the following :
• Software Security Development: Collaborate with the software development team to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle. Implement and review secure coding practices to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Threat Modeling: Conduct threat modeling exercises to identify potential security risks in software applications. Work closely with development teams to prioritize and address security concerns based on threat assessments.
• Code Review and Analysis: Perform regular code reviews to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. Utilize static and dynamic analysis tools to assess the security posture of software code.
• Incident Response: Assist in responding to security incidents, conducting investigations, and implementing corrective actions. Work collaboratively with the incident response team to improve incident detection and response capabilities.
• Security Awareness: Contribute to security awareness training for software development teams. Stay updated on the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
We promote innovation and use of new technology to further improve our creative output. We're looking for a talented and passionate person to join this amazing team, if you feel this is you, we'd love to hear from you.
Minimum Qualifications
- Programming/scripting skills, and ability to read and audit various programming languages, (Java, JavaScript, Python etc)
- Practical experience of integrating and automating security checks into CI/CD pipeline
- Conduct penetration testing against a wide variety of technologies.
- Strong knowledge of network security, encryption protocols, access control, and identity management.
- Ability to conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests.
- Hands-on experience in security technologies and tools, including IAST and DAST.
- Experience with cloud security principles and technologies, including container security
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with security incident response and root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) security practices.
- Experience with security audits, compliance assessments, and remediation efforts.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science or information technology.
Additional Requirements
- Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.
- We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.