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• Apple is a seeking Senior Security Lead (Europe) to join our team in London, UK.
• In Information Security, one of our goals as an organization is to achieve
• (actually, far exceed) regulatory compliance through a well functioning, mature,
• and effective security program. This critical role will be responsible for
• continuing to drive Apple security (and compliance), while ensuring we’re
• executing any required regulatory obligations. You will be a key point of
• contact for both security and compliance matters, building trust and providing
• expert guidance. This role is essential to mitigating risk, maintaining customer
• trust, and ensuring the continued success of our UK and European operations.

• DESCRIPTION

• The ideal candidate is a senior security practitioner first and foremost,
• motivated to continually make our security controls and processes stronger. They
• are interested in getting into the details, and can work independently to
• performing due diligence, and create high-quality deliverables. Importantly,
• this individual has experience presenting on security risk and compliance
• matters to senior executives/boards and is both prepared and confident fielding
• Q&A. - Regulatory Interpretation: Partner with our Legal and Compliance teams to
• understand and apply complex EU regulatory requirements and translate them into
• actionable policies and procedures. - Risk Assessment & Remediation: Conduct
• risk assessments and gap analyses to identify areas of non-compliance, and

develop and implement effective remediation plans. - Compliance Management

• Manage security, compliance, and governance documentation, and audit processes.
• - Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver training and awareness programs to
• employees on security compliance topics. - Board Communication: Serve as a
• primary point of contact for the Apple Distribution International board on
• security and compliance matters, providing clear and concise updates. -
• Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor the evolving UK/EU regulatory landscape and
• proactively adapt compliance strategies. - External Liaison: Liaise with
• external auditors and regulatory bodies. - Streamline Processes: Streamline
• compliance processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce the burden on
• other teams.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience in security, compliance, privacy, or a related field.
• Ability to advise and speak on technical security architectures, best practices,
• and processes Deep understanding of EU regulations, including DORA, NIS2, CRA,
• GDPR, the Digital Services Act, and the AI Act. Excellent communication,
• presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strategic Security Leadership — Expertise in architecting and overseeing
• security controls across diverse technology stacks, including applications,
• infrastructure, cloud platforms, networks, databases, and AI/ML systems.
• Technical Acumen: Familiarity with scripting and data query languages (e.g.,

Python, SQL) for security automation and analysis. Project Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex security projects end-to-end,
• ensuring quality and timely execution, both independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive & Adaptive: Highly proactive, curious, and adaptable, thriving in
• dynamic and ambiguous environments while consistently seeking innovative
• security solutions. Collaborative & Influential: Fosters strong cross-functional
• partnerships, with strategic foresight to anticipate emerging security risks and
• proactively engage stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies. Ability to
• build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Experience working
• with boards of directors. Exceptional Communication: Superior communication
• skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical security concepts to
• diverse audiences, from technical teams to executive leadership.