
Senior iOS Network Security Architect, Contract
Mindgrub
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $90 - $120 per hour
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead a deep technical discovery of iOS networking capabilities related to secure traffic routing, enterprise access, and managed application controls
- Evaluate the use of Apple NetworkExtension frameworks, including Packet Tunnel Provider, for implementing a custom VPN based traffic steering solution
- Assess feasibility of per app VPN models tied to managed browser applications such as enterprise managed Chrome or Edge, or a custom secure browser
- Define how authentication state can dynamically control access to internal enterprise resources while maintaining baseline internet protection
- Analyze mobile device management requirements, including supervised device considerations, configuration deployment, and policy enforcement
- Document architectural options, tradeoffs, and constraints imposed by Apple platform policies and APIs
- Identify integration points with existing security infrastructure, including certificate handling, identity flows, and remote configuration
- Define emergency control and fail safe behaviors appropriate for enterprise security environments
- Produce a clear set of technical findings, risks, and recommended architecture to guide downstream product development
Requirements
- Deep expertise with iOS networking and Apple NetworkExtension framework, especially NEPacketTunnelProvider
- Proven experience designing or implementing VPN or secure network routing solutions on iOS
- Strong understanding of per app VPN, managed app configuration, and mobile device management frameworks
- Experience integrating authentication and identity systems with mobile networking behavior
- Familiarity with enterprise security concepts such as zero trust access, secure web gateways, or secure access service edge models
- Ability to translate complex platform constraints into clear architectural guidance
- Experience producing technical discovery reports, architecture documents, and feasibility assessments
Benefits
- Inclusivity without exception
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
iOS networkingApple NetworkExtension frameworkNEPacketTunnelProviderVPN solutionssecure network routingper app VPNmobile device managementauthentication systemsidentity systemsarchitecture documentation
Soft Skills
technical discoveryanalytical skillscommunicationproblem-solvingdocumentation