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

Own the security strategy and governance for Apple’s global Product Operations, translating business needs into actionable plans with AIS.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary AIS point of contact for Product Operations and Supply Chain teams.
• Build deep understanding of manufacturing systems, supply chain infrastructure, operational technology, and global logistics to identify and address security risks.
• Work with AIS service teams to align security offerings to Product Operations needs and priorities, spotting gaps and opportunities early.
• Translate Product Operations business requirements into technical requirements that inform AIS engineering decisions and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain security roadmaps tailored to Product Operations, accounting for manufacturing cycles, supply chain constraints, and operational realities.
• Provide security advisement expertise, aligning with enterprise security standards and policies while factoring in 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 support timely remediation of security incidents affecting manufacturing or supply chain operations.
• Lead threat modeling and security architecture reviews for Product Operations systems, manufacturing infrastructure, and supply chain platforms.
• Represent AIS in Product Operations executive meetings, delivering updates, insights, and strategic guidance to strengthen security culture and alignment.
• Measure and communicate quantifiable impacts of AIS security services to Product Operations stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluate AIS service effectiveness against supply chain and manufacturing business needs, recommending improvements and advocating for Product Operations priorities within AIS.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Information Security or related security fields.
• 8+ years experience 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, focused 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 cross-functional relationships, including with executive stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Technologies

• NIST
• ISO 27001

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Information Security, or a related discipline.
• Experience or exposure to working with Managed Service Security Providers (MSSP).
• Experience with operational technology (OT) security and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems and infrastructure security best practices.
• Experience with global supply chain security programs and supplier risk management.
• Understanding of logistics platforms and distribution network security.
• Track record of successfully managing security escalations and delivering quantifiable security improvements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses (including tuition) for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation (if eligible)
• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (onsite)

Compensation: USD 175,500 - 311,700 per year