F5 · 1 day ago
Director of Software Development Engineering
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$229K/yr - $343K/yr
8+ years expF5 is focused on creating a better digital world through empowering organizations to secure and run applications. They are seeking a Platform Security Engineering Director to lead a team in securing platforms and products, overseeing security certifications and vulnerability management, while mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Consumer ElectronicsSaaSSecurityVirtualization
Responsibilities
Serves as the strategic vision for the PlatSec engineering team for F5’s products
Is an active member of Engineering leadership team, interfacing with F5’s security teams and supporting the goals of creating a stronger more integrated Security team
Leads tactical analysis of requirements and defines the design for new and modification of existing certifications and security initiatives
Assists Teams with project scope and estimating
Liaises with cross-functional teams to ensure that project is delivered in its entirety
Grows the security skills of the team
Engages with customers to address escalations and devise solutions
Engages with Product Management to drive detailed product requirements
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a master's degree; or equivalent experience
Expert Knowledge and extensive experience with Enterprise security initiatives – including federal certifications, security architectures, and vulnerability management
Experience designing and developing complex security initiatives from concept through release
Able to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced high-performance environment
Regularly finds ways to communicate widely through discussions, white papers, publications and other
Regularly demonstrates collaboration by promoting others' ideas, influencing others, and making teams successful
Regarded as technical lead by peers and management
Duties may require being on call periodically or working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends). Duties may require the ability to travel via automobile or airplane, approximately 5% of the time spent traveling
Preferred
One or more security certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, GSEC, Security+, CISM, CEH, or OSCP is preferred
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Bonus
Restricted stock units
Benefits
Company
F5 is a multi-cloud application services and security company that specializes in application security, performance, and delivery.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2020-11-08Post Ipo Equity
1999-06-04IPO
1998-09-24Series Unknown
Leadership Team
François Locoh-Donou
President and CEO
Mohan Veloo
Chief Technology Officer - Asia Pacific, China & Japan
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