Corporate Security Partner

Do you instinctively know how and when to take action? Do you love performing under intense pressure? As part of our Global Security group, you'll help manage the security needs of Apple's most valuable assets: our people and innovations. Join us, and you'll play a meaningful role in preserving the highest standard of security for one of the most-watched companies in the world.

Apple's Global Security team is looking for a Corporate Security Partner to work directly with business units, vendors, and facilities teams to provide security services. Your work will help build solutions to a variety of unique security challenges, ranging from the physical security of sites and events to the protection of our assets. You'll find develop solutions in order to support our physical security capabilities, increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our operation, and coordinate critical incidents affecting Apple.

Description

As a Corporate Security Partner, you will operate as a strategic and operational leader responsible for protecting people, operations, and business continuity across a dynamic, high-visibility environment. You will partner closely with business units, facilities, and cross-functional teams to assess risk, drive security strategy, and deliver scalable solutions that enable the business to operate securely and efficiently.

This role requires strong judgment, the ability to operate in ambiguity, and ownership of complex security challenges with minimal guidance-consistent with individual job level expectations of independently driving cross-functional outcomes and influencing direction. You will play a key role in leading by example upholding and instilling Global Security values: Service, Integrity, and Awareness. Key responsibilities will include:

Maintain high-level oversight and accountability of corporate sites and event responsibilities serving as as the primary security partner for assigned sites and business functions across Los Angeles

Identify, assess, and prioritize physical security risks, vulnerabilities, and operational gaps

Develop and implement scalable security strategies, procedures, and operational plans

Lead cross-functional coordination with internal partners (facilities, EHS, HR, business units) and external stakeholders (vendors, public safety agencies)

Drive incident response, crisis coordination, and post-incident analysis

Translate ambiguous or evolving business needs into structured security solutions

Influence and align stakeholders without direct authority to achieve security outcomes

Manage vendor performance, deployment strategy, and operational execution standards

Analyze trends, incidents, and operational data to inform decision making and continuous improvement

Contribute to regional and organizational initiatives that extend beyond assigned sites

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Relevant certifications or advanced training in security, risk, or program management is a plus

Must be able to work with highly confidential information

Proven ability to operate independently and solve complex, ambiguous problems

Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving alignment without authority

Strong decision-making capability under pressure and in dynamic environments

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results

Excellent communication and executive-level presentation skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work under stressful conditions and oftentimes in ambiguous environments

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of 5-8+ years of experience in corporate security, risk management, or related field

Experience working with vendors, contract security, and public safety partners

Travel 10-15% of the time, with on-call responsibilities

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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 $124,100 and $186,500, 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.