AI Security Architect - ARC, AIS
Apple· AIS Assurance ARC
Cupertino, CA$175.5k - $263.8kFull-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
Seeking an AI Security Architect with deep expertise in security architecture, AI/ML systems, and threat modeling to guide security for Apple’s AI initiatives. Owns architecture guidance, design reviews, and scalable AI-powered security patterns to enable secure AI adoption across Apple’s products, services, and operations.
Responsibilities
- Own security guidance for critical, high-risk AI initiatives across Apple
- Shape architecture patterns and conduct design reviews
- Select or build security solutions for AI-driven environments
- Translate expert decisions into AI-powered guidance that scales
- Develop paved roads—pre-approved, secure-by-default patterns for AI projects
- Reduce inbound requests by proactive foundational work and provide standardized controls
- Evaluate AI risks (data poisoning, model manipulation, prompt injection) and apply AI to security workflows (threat modeling, design reviews, control validation)
- Apply AI-driven tooling to extend team reach and scale impact
- Contribute to Self-Service Enablement Platform by codifying decisions into AI-powered guidance
- Identify emerging AI/ML technologies and patterns to steer future foundational focus areas
- Collaborate with engineering, data science, product, and compliance teams
- Operate under Zero Trust and Secure by Default principles
Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Security, or 6+ years of equivalent hands-on security experience in large enterprises
Skills
Required:Security architectureAI/ML concepts and risksThreat modelingCross-functional collaborationProgramming/scriptingCommunication
Nice to have:Regulatory familiarityAI/LLMs for automationSecurity reviews of AI/ML tech
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Discounted products and free services
- Tuition reimbursement for related education
- Discretionary bonuses or commissions and relocation eligibility
- Employee stock programs eligibility (RSU, stock purchase plan)
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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