Chief Corporate Security & Executive Protection Lead

F5 Networks, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 231,000 - 347,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a Head of Corporate Security in Seattle. You will define security strategy, lead executive protection, and oversee physical and travel security programs across the enterprise.

The role requires shaping standards, managing budgets, and coordinating with HR, Legal, and Communications to protect people and the company’s reputation. The position emphasizes risk-based decisions, governance, and collaboration with external partners to advance enterprise resilience and

Qualifications

• 15+ years in corporate security, executive protection, or risk management.
• 8+ years leading enterprise security programs with executive protection.
• Experience designing protective programs for C-suite and Boards.
• Strong knowledge of ASIS, ISO 31030 and ISO 31000.
• Governing programs through standards, metrics, and remediation.
• Must understand duty-of-care, privacy, and legal considerations.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred; CPP/PSP/CTM/CEPP beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Define a multi-year corporate security strategy aligned to risk appetite.
• Set physical security policy, standards, and site protections.
• Oversee travel risk policy and executive protection program.
• Manage budgets, vendors, and performance for security programs.
• Lead protective intelligence and threat assessment for executives.
• Coordinate with HR, Legal, IT, and Incident Response teams.
• Operate security governance, metrics, and board reporting.
• Represent the function with law enforcement and government partners.
• Run security exercises and continuous improvements.

Skills

Security leadership

Program leadership

Executive protection

Threat assessment

Regulatory awareness

Global operations

Executive presence

Incident management

Risk management

Agency relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CPP / PSP / CTM / CEPP certifications

Tools

PACS

VMS

GSOC tooling

Travel risk platforms

Threat intelligence

GRC tools

Job description

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a Head of Corporate Security in Seattle. You will define security strategy, lead executive protection, and oversee physical and travel security programs across the enterprise.

The role requires shaping standards, managing budgets, and coordinating with HR, Legal, and Communications to protect people and the company’s reputation. The position emphasizes risk-based decisions, governance, and collaboration with external partners to advance enterprise resilience and