Mindgrub

Senior iOS Network Security Architect, Contract

Mindgrub

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Location Type: Remote

Location: MarylandUnited 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