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Security Business Partner Lead - Product Ops & Supply Chain, AIS

Apple· Corporate Functions
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Sunnyvale, CA$175.5k - $311.7kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

AIS Business Partner Lead serves as the security liaison between Apple Information Security (AIS) and Apple's global Product Operations teams, translating security needs into actionable plans and driving security roadmaps for manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, OT, and supplier networks.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary AIS point of contact for Product Operations & Supply Chain teams, developing a deep understanding of manufacturing systems, supply chain infrastructure, operational technology, and global logistics to identify and address security risks.
  • Collaborate with AIS service teams to ensure security offerings align with Product Operations needs and priorities, proactively identifying gaps and opportunities.
  • Translate Product Operations business requirements to technical requirements that drive AIS engineering decisions and service delivery.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive security roadmaps tailored to Product Operations, accounting for manufacturing cycles, supply chain constraints, and operational realities.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on security advisement, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards and policies while understanding operational constraints.
  • Partner with embedded security teams and individuals across Product Operations to support risk management and mitigation strategies.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve escalations and ensure timely resolution of security incidents impacting manufacturing or supply chain operations.
  • Oversee and deliver threat models and security architecture reviews for Product Operations systems, manufacturing infrastructure, and supply chain platforms.
  • Represent AIS in Product Operations executive meetings, providing updates, insights, and strategic guidance to foster strong security culture and alignment.
  • Measure and communicate quantifiable impacts of AIS security services with Product Operations stakeholders.
  • Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of AIS services in meeting supply chain and manufacturing business needs, recommending improvements and advocating for Product Operations interests within AIS to drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in Information Security or related security fields.
  • 8+ years of experience in securing large operations, supply chain, or manufacturing environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and technologies, with a focus on identifying and mitigating technical security risks.
  • Extensive experience with security threat modeling and architecture reviews for operational technology and manufacturing systems.
  • Expertise in security risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
  • Expertise in SaaS security and cloud platforms used in supply chain operations.
  • Expertise in automating and improving security processes and applications.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships, including at the executive level.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Skills

Required:Security risk managementThreat modelingSecurity architecture reviewsCommunicationCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Base pay range: $175,500 - $311,700 (USD per year).
  • Discretionary employee stock programs (RSUs) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Discounted products and free services.
  • Reimbursement for certain educational expenses (tuition).
  • Potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation is possible.
Last updated Oct 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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