AIP Security Field Engineer

Summary

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we build products and experiences people once couldn’t have envisioned — and now can’t imagine living without. If you’re excited by the idea of making an impact, joining a team where we pride ourselves in being one of the most diverse and expansive companies in the world, a career with Apple might be your dream job.

Description

This role is for an ambitious Apple security initiative which aims to improve Apple internal and supply chain’s network. The main responsibility will be for the delivery of the latest network security system in a complicated environment, with combined technical skill and driving cross functional teams to achieve the goal.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, manage & support security appliances within various network environments with firewalls/IPS/IDS & Remote Access infrastructure in China/APAC region.
• Build programmable scripts for automated network operation and monitoring document technical proposals and plan for internal/external knowledge transfer to align with SOP.
• Act as DRI to respond to issues/queries from in-region production line and provide instant feedback to remote teams including SRE/R&D/EPM/HWTE.
• Carry on duty-shift for network incidents and security issues in production.
• Manage project results by working directly with business/vendors to quickly identify their needs and provide an appropriate solution in line with global standards.
• Represent Asia-Pacific in any global/regional technical discussions or initiatives.
• Provide formal and informal training, consulting and mentoring for vendors and/or team members as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience in a MNC or major national company.
• Solid knowledge on computer network and common protocols, TCP/IP and OSI model, UDP, DNS, SSH, SSL/TLS, HTTPS and various security technologies such as network and application firewalls, host intrusion prevention and anti-virus etc.
• Hands-on experience with analysis of network traffic, packet sniffer and usage of Deep Packet Inspection tools.
• Programming proficiency, sufficient to write and execute scripts from the command line such as Python/Go etc. Experience on automation tools such as Ansible/Saltstack and Puppet.
• Experience in installing, configuring & troubleshooting network routers, switches and firewall/ VPN devices.
• Deep knowledge in operating system mechanism such as Darwin/Free BSD/WinNT/CE, experience in Unix-like Sys.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills including verbal and written English.
• Exemplary paperwork and documentation skills ,strong ability to translate complex ideas into simple solutions on paper.
• Able to travel extensively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of Content Delivery Networks and the integration applications.Knowledge & experience in networking technologies such as IPv6,Ethernet, VPLS, MPLS, ISDN, IPSec, VxLANs, HSRP, TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, QoS, Multicast, ACLs, VPNs, IP Tel, VoIP, Structured Cabling etc.
• Experience in using network management tools for performance, tuning, troubleshooting and capacity planning (E.g. Cisco PRIME, Concord eHealth, EtherPeek, InterMapper, MRTG, Cacti etc.).
• Personal Effectiveness: Leadership, Creative Thinking, Learning Agility, Flexible and shows initiative.
• Able to work as part of a virtual global/regional team with cultural, language, and time zone differences.
• Team management experience desirable. Able to deal with ambiguity and work independently with minimal supervision/guidance, solid vendor management and negotiation skills. With Project management, process management, problem-solving & presentation skills.
• Preferred certification like CISSP, CCSP, CCIE Sec etc.
• Bachelor degree or above in Computer Science or Information Security related major.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.