Senior Identity Engineer, Workforce Identity

F5; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 is seeking a Senior Identity Engineer to lead enterprise IAM design, implementation, and optimization. You will enable seamless, secure access for our workforce and customers, driving passwordless authentication, PAM, and modern identity integrations while aligning with FedRAMP, SOC 2, and SOX requirements.

You will collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure IAM solutions meet enterprise architecture and regulatory standards, delivering Tier‑3 support for

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Identity and Access Management or related IT support roles.
• Hands-on with identity platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize secure IAM architectures.
• Drive passwordless authentication and PAM initiatives.
• Integrate with Active Directory, Entra ID, and other directories.
• Support compliance with frameworks like FedRAMP, SOC 2, and SOX.
• Provide Tier‑3 troubleshooting and incident resolution.

Skills

IAM

Okta

Auth0

IGA

PAM

passwordless

OIDC

SAML

MFA

CyberArk

BeyondTrust

Entra ID

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Okta

Active Directory

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.

About F5

At F5, our mission is to power and protect every app—anywhere. Within the Infrastructure & Security organization, we deliver the platforms, tools, and practices that secure and scale F5’s global business. As we continue to grow, strong operational support and disciplined business processes are critical to ensuring alignment, accountability, and impact across our teams.

Position Summary

The Senior Identity Engineer serves as a senior technical leader for enterprise and customer‑facing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize secure identity architectures that enable seamless, resilient, and compliant access for our workforce and customers. You will drive key initiatives such as passwordless authentication, privileged access management (PAM), and modern identity integrations, ensuring alignment with compliance frameworks like FedRAMP, SOC 2, and SOX.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support IAM solutions using Okta, Auth0, and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools.
• Integrate and maintain identity systems with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), and other directories.
• Build and maintain secure integrations using SCIM, REST APIs, and custom connectors.
• Partner with compliance and audit teams to support identity‑related controls and evidence collection.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for complex IAM issues, providing Tier‑3 troubleshooting and incident resolution.
• Lead upgrades, migrations, and adoption of emerging identity technologies, including Okta Identity Engine (OIE).
• Deploy and manage PAM solutions to secure administrative accounts and enforce least‑privilege principles.
• Ensure adherence to internal security policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR).
• Work closely with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure IAM solutions align with enterprise architecture and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management or related IT support roles.
• Hands‑on experience with identity platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and Active Directory.
• Deep expertise in Okta, Auth0, IGA, CIAM, PAM, and passwordless solutions.
• Strong understanding of identity protocols (OIDC, SAML, SWA, MFA) and identity lifecycle management practices.
• Familiarity with privileged access management tools (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve identity‑related incidents.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks and security best practices.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.
• Strong communication, customer service, and collaboration skills with a passion for identity security.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Okta Workflows, PowerShell/Python scripting).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and identity governance.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

The annual base pay for this position is: $140,800.00 - $211,200.00.

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].