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Korea Chief Information Security Officer

Apple· Corporate Functions
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Hybrid (Seoul (Korea))Full-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Apple’s primary security leader in Korea, accountable for translating global security strategy into locally compliant programs, engaging regulators and government stakeholders, and leading in-country incident response and regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the company's in-country security leader: Represent the security point of view at company-sponsored events, Executive Briefing Centers, executive field visits with customers, and partner forums. Cultivate trusted relationships with government officials including regulators, national cybersecurity agencies, and law enforcement bodies; actively shape public policy, and the regulatory dialogue on data protection, and cyber resilience on behalf of the company.
  • Lead the company's global incident response program in-country: Translate global frameworks, playbooks, and capabilities into locally compliant procedures that meet national regulatory notification, reporting, and escalation requirements. Serve as the primary in-country liaison to regulators and national cybersecurity agencies during incidents; extend incident response support and coordination across the broader region, ensuring consistent readiness and response posture.
  • Partner with global risk, legal, and compliance teams to drive in-country regulatory compliance: Navigate local data protection, cybersecurity, and sector-specific frameworks and support certification and audit processes that satisfy national requirements. Serve as the authoritative in-country voice on security compliance. Conduct security risk assessments and drive solutions to address identified risks. Support in region security training.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years experience in information technology or information protection field
  • Experience in navigating complex distributed operations involving multiple legal entities, security teams, regulatory frameworks, and operational environments
  • Strong knowledge of Korean and regional compliance and regulatory frameworks
  • Experience supporting Board-level security governance and executive stakeholder management
  • Strong communication skills adaptable for regulatory bodies, business leadership, and technical teams
  • Excellent communications skills in English and Korean
  • Professional certifications in European compliance and/or information security (CISSP, CISM)
  • Direct experience with regulatory program implementation
  • Previous experience supporting complex international operations
  • Knowledge of Apple business operations or multinational corporate structures
  • Has a Master’s degree or higher in the field of information protection or information technology. OR has a Bachelor’s degree in the field of information protection or information technology and at least 3 years experience in the relevant field
  • Licensed as an Information Security Management System (ISMS) examiner
  • 4 years of experience in the field of information protection; or 5 years of experience in the field of information technology and information protection (of the five years, at least two years experience in the field of information protection).

Skills

Required:Information security leadershipRegulatory engagementIncident response leadershipRisk assessment and mitigationBoard-level governance supportCommunication (English & Korean)Regulatory program implementationInternational operations

Benefits

  • 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.
Last updated Jun 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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