Public Key Infrastructure Manager Apple Santa Clara

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Apple is seeking an exceptional Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Manager responsible for driving Apple’s ongoing PKI strategy, managing PKI projects, and managing Certification Authority (CA) software configurations.
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Digital certificates are used in almost all of Apple's products and enable Apple to provide both better security and a better user experience. They are an integral part of features in iOS, OS X, the App Store, and online services like iCloud, iTunes, and the Apple Push Notification service.

Key Qualifications

skilled at working cross-functionally to achieve project success
team player focussed on team success above individual achievement
desire to build, grow and improve a team (manager as a mentor mentality)
demonstrable understanding of x509 certificate fields and extensions and when and why to use each one
working knowledge of industry best practices and relevant standards (i.e. RFC’s 2560, 3647, 5019, 5280, WebTrust for CA, and WebTrust SSL Baseline Requirements)
solid command of basic PKI concepts
significant experience using CA software to create and manage PKI’s
experience designing and implementing solutions with PKI
experience operating a Certification Authority (CA) within a WebTrust-compliant control environment
ability to use OpenSSL or other utilities to create and analyze certificates, CRL’s, and OCSP responses
strong project management, communication and organization skills
ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with aggressive deadlines
Description

The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated with a passion for excellence, quality and detail. A healthy security conscience and exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills are imperative. The PKI team is responsible for the following: - design and implement CA hierarchies and certificate profiles to fulfill project requirements - provide architectural and implementation guidance to teams utilizing digital certificates, cryptographic keys, or other cryptographic technologies - successfully communicate project status and important issues to management and other stake-holders - provide training and technical guidance to stake-holders on PKI processes and procedures and the proper use of CA software - manage and implement CA software settings and configurations - identify and document requirements for CA software enhancements - define and execute key management and key signing ceremonies - develop strategies and tools to track and address certificate lifecycle management requirements for dozens of CA’s and hundreds of PKI projects - create best practices guides to help teams implement PKI correctly

Education

Prefers a BS in information systems, computer science or related field or equivalent experience/skills.

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