Threat Intelligence Analyst, Civil Society Partnership

Summary Posted: Dec 19, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200496665 Home Office: Yes As part of our efforts to protect our users from even the most grave digital threats, Apple is seeking an extraordinary Technical Lead to work within our Threat Intelligence team focused on Civil Society Partnerships. This role will help drive SEAR strategy and operations for pro bono support to Civil Society groups working to counter state-grade mercenary spyware, and will provide direct technical, threat intelligence, and engineering support to these groups. An ideal candidate has a threat intelligence background with experience in engineering or working closely with engineers, is detail-oriented and analytically minded, has exceptional written and verbal communication skills across multidisciplinary groups, and is known for their follow-through and ability to problem-solve. Working for a company whose commitment to user privacy is at the heart of everything it does. Being surrounded by the most creative, passionate, hardworking engineers in the industry. Constantly being challenged to go beyond the norm to find new, innovative ways of solving problems and to make software safer, easier, and more fun to use. You can find all of this in one opportunity, and only at Apple Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Exceptionally collaborative, intellectually curious team player with a genuine passion for finding and analyzing state-sponsored cyber threats. Minimum of 5 years experience with threat research or digital forensics. Experience in analyzing highly-complex threat actor campaigns, including infrastructure, malware, and victim endpoints. Familiarity with iOS and macOS internals a plus Extraordinary leadership, communication, and organizational skills Experience collaborating and communicating effectively with civil society organizations and engineering teams. Keen attention to detail, and an ability to manage work with competing priorities and different timescales. Description Description The SEAR Civil Society Partnership team works to connect with civil society groups and other select external entities to gain insight into the security problems facing civil society and ensure security solutions are accessible and understood by high-risk users. As the Civil Society Partnership Technical Lead you will be responsible for a broad portfolio of work, including: * Contribute to overall program strategy and framework development. * Analyze and understand advanced cyber actors, capabilities, and techniques. * Coordinate across and provide mentorship and subject matter expertise to a diverse group of individuals providing support to civil society partners. * Work with security engineers in designing innovative mitigations to cyber threats while preserving privacy, ease-of-use, and user experience. * Work closely with civil society partners in support of cyber threat intelligence activities. * Remote work, with occasional travel. Education & Experience Education & Experience Bachelors or Masters in related field Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $152,400 and $229,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.