ISS Security Specialist

F5; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

F5’s Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) team is seeking a Global Security Specialist to own the operational management of physical security programs worldwide, partnering with regional leadership, Digital, HR, and Legal to protect facilities, data, and employees.

You will lead access control, CCTV, ISO 27001 governance, risk reviews, and vendor deployments across site networks, handling incidents, audits, and security projects while upholding privacy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Physical Security or related field.
• Experience with Integrated Security Systems (ISS) and physical security operations.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 physical security standards and controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Access Control & CCTV systems and maintain troubleshooting workflows.
• Lead ISO 27001 compliance activities and security governance.
• Manage hardware and key systems, vendor deployments, and access provisioning.
• Coordinate global site security projects and incident response.
• Perform risk assessments, reviews, and data protection practices.

Skills

Technical Troubleshooting

ISO 27001 Knowledge

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor’s in Physical Security or related field

Job description

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

F5’s Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) team is the driving force behind our global real estate and workplace operations. We are dedicated to building and maintaining innovative, secure, and invigorating environments that enable our employees to focus on delivering world-class products.

As ourGlobal Security Specialist, you will take ownership of the operational management of F5’s physical security programs worldwide. You will act as a key partner to regional leadership, Digital, HR, and Legal, ensuring that our facilities, sensitive tech spaces, and employees are fully protected and compliant with global standards.

What You’ll Do

• Access Control & Systems Management
• System Administration & Troubleshooting:Maintain, administer, and troubleshoot the Enterprise Access Control Systems (ACS) and CCTV video systems.
• Identity Integration:Oversee the integration of ACS management software to automate employee access provisioning and deprovisioning.
• Key & Hardware Management:Develop and oversee a comprehensive master key program, implement electronic key systems, manage hardware storage, and control badge provisioning and access levels.

ISO 27001 Compliance & Security Governance

• Audit Readiness:Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external ISO 27001 audits. Generate, review, and organize physical access logs and system calibration records as definitive evidence.
• Access Reviews & Risk:Facilitate documented, quarterly user access reviews. Conduct physical security risk assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in asset placement and camera coverage.
• Data Protection & Privacy:Enforce video and log retention policies that meet corporate data governance and global privacy standards, safeguarding data and CCTV footage against unauthorized access.

Physical Perimeter & Network Hardening

• Hardware Security:Secure all ACS & CCTV systems by establishing strict schedules for firmware updates and software patches.
• Secure Facilities:Manage secure perimeters, delivery zones, and highly sensitive tech spaces including server rooms, data closets, and R&D labs.

Incident Response, Investigations & Projects

• Emergency Escalation:Act as the initial escalation point for onsite security issues, specialty door alarms, and emergencies, maintaining composure in high-stress situations.
• Investigations:Monitor cameras for unauthorized activity and review card reader data/CCTV footage to support investigations requested by Legal or HR.
• Project & Vendor Management:Coordinate global site security deployments (new badge readers, camera layouts, etc). Source, onboard, and manage regional security vendors, reviewing proposals for enterprise projects.

What You’ll Bring

• Technical Troubleshooting:Demonstrated knowledge and ability to independently troubleshoot enterprise-level Access Control Systems (ACS) and CCTV video networks and their integrations.
• Education & Experience:A Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Security, Technology Services, Criminal Justice, or Crisis Management—backed by experience in Integrated Security Systems (ISS), physical security, military, intelligence, or law enforcement.
• Compliance Expertise:Strong understanding of ISO 27001 physical security standards and controls (Annex A.7), NDAA Section 889 as well as best practices.
• Project Management:Excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage vendor relationships and lead security installations.
• Communication:Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).

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: $95,000.00 - $142,600.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [e-mail].