F5 Sr Security Engineer 

United States, Washington, Seattle 

552250949

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Architecture Design: Develop and implement security solutions to protect F5's products, services, and infrastructure. Create blueprints for security systems and ensure they meet organizational needs and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work with product and engineering teams to incorporate security principles into design, development, and operational processes. Provide mentorship to teams regarding security practices.
• Risk Assessment & Management: Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses on existing and new systems. Identify, prioritize, and remediate security threats to ensure robust protection against cyber threats.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure systems comply with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) and regulatory frameworks. Lead audits and reviews to maintain security posture.
• Security Incident Response: Develop and maintain response plans for security incidents. Investigate, respond, and manage cybersecurity incidents to minimize impact.
• Cloud Security: Design and implement security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), focusing on securing data, infrastructure, and applications in multi-cloud architectures.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Oversee IAM policies and protocols, ensuring secure and appropriate access to systems and data.
• Security Testing and Monitoring: Lead penetration testing, ethical hacking, and security reviews. Implement automated security monitoring and reporting systems.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest security trends and emerging threats, and proactively recommend enhancements to security policies and practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of security protocols, encryption, identity management, and security frameworks (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH certifications are a plus)
• Strong experience with cloud security and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), security incident and event management (SIEM), etc.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and address complex security issues
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with Dev-Sec-Ops and integrating security into development workflows

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Information Security or a related field
• Experience working in a large-scale, global organization
• Familiarity with F5 products, such as BIG-IP, and experience with application security solutions
• Knowledge of security practices in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Expertise in security for APIs and microservices architecture

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $126,281.00 - $189,421.00