Information Security Incident Response Engineer

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services,

and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you

could accomplish. We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining our products, systems,

and practices to help people do what they love in new ways. This is a deeply collaborative place, where everything

we create is the result of people in different roles and teams working together to make each other’s ideas

stronger. That same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices,

strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

Description

Apple is seeking a security professional to join its Information Security Response Organization, as part of the

Threat Analysis and Incident Response function. A successful candidate will possess a proven technical

background, relevant Information Security experience with a strong focus in the Incident Response lifecycle. You

will work with a global team of security professionals on a follow-the-sun model with a primary focus on the

identification, containment, and mitigation of security incidents. This role is an integral part of the security controls

Apple uses to protect its customers, brand, and data. This person will have the opportunity to work on technology

and processes with global reach. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

More than 7 years of experience in Information Security with a focus on Incident Response, Security

Engineering, and/or Intrusion Detection

Proficient understanding of incident response automation strategies, with demonstrated ability to implement

them

Proficient understanding of threat modeling, operational threat intelligence, and common attack vectors

Knowledge of web application vulnerabilities with ability to triage/verify OWASP Top 10 issues

In-depth technical knowledge of macOS or Linux Operating Systems

Exceptional analytical and investigative skills with hands-on experience, with demonstrated ability to analyze

endpoint, network, and application logs

Proficient in one or more programming/scripting languages

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with disk and memory forensic tools

Experience writing and tuning IDS signatures

Experience triaging malware