ISS Security Specialist

F5 Networks, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 142,600; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a Global Security Specialist to own the operational management of physical security programs worldwide. You will partner with regional leadership, Digital, HR, and Legal to protect facilities, spaces, and employees according to global standards.

You will manage access control, CCTV, and key systems, lead audits, and drive risk assessments across global sites, including server rooms and R&D labs. Hybrid work model with global responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Integrated Security Systems (ISS) and physical security controls.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 physical security standards and Annex A.7 controls.
• Familiarity with NDAA 889 compliance and related best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot Enterprise Access Control Systems (ACS) and CCTV networks.
• Oversee integration of ACS management software for automated access provisioning.
• Develop and manage key and badge provisioning, and hardware storage.
• Lead ISO 27001 audits and maintain audit-ready records.
• Conduct quarterly access reviews and physical security risk assessments.
• Enforce data retention policies for video and logs per governance standards.
• Harden hardware and facilities security, manage perimeters and sensitive spaces.
• Escalate onsite security issues and support investigations by Legal/HR.
• Coordinate global security deployments and manage regional vendors.

Skills

Technical Troubleshooting

Project Management

Compliance

Communication

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor’s in Physical Security

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 our Global 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).

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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. Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

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].

Hybrid: Employees within 30 commutable miles of an F5 office are required to work from the office a minimum of 30 business days per quarter.

Remote: Primarily work from designated home location but can come into an F5 office to work or travel to an offsite location as needed.

Together, we’re building a better digital world. Founded in 1996, F5 is a global leader in application delivery and security. Our premier platform helps customers secure and deliver every app, API, and piece of infrastructure across all environments. Backed by over three decades of expertise and 553 patents, our solutions protect against threats while ensuring fast, reliable digital experiences. With over 6,400 employees, we serve more than 23,000 customers in over 170 countries. To continue this work, we need people like you—the best minds in the industry. We’re committed to a unique, human-first culture that encourages authenticity, prioritizes diversity and inclusion, and fosters the growth and success of our employees.