Hybrid Director of Enterprise Security

at F5

• Job title: Director of Enterprise Security
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $212,800 - $319,200 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Cyber Security, ITSM, SDLC
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Jose, United States

About the role

• Director of Enterprise Security at F5 developing and executing cybersecurity strategy. Leading teams and managing enterprise-wide security architecture, operations, and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and continuously improve the enterprise security strategy in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee enterprise-wide threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management programs.
• Establish and evolve enterprise security architecture across endpoints, networks, SaaS, and cloud environments.
• Drive adoption of maturity models and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001) to strengthen overall security posture.
• Direct enterprise observability systems (SIEM, EDR, logging, telemetry) to ensure effective detection and response.
• Champion a culture of security awareness through training and communication across the enterprise.
• Oversee incident response lifecycle, including detection, triage, investigation, remediation, and post-incident reviews.
• Integrate strategic threat intelligence into detection and response workflows.
• Direct vulnerability management programs including CVE tracking, patch management, and risk-based prioritization.
• Drive automation and orchestration initiatives to increase efficiency in detection, response, and compliance reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of security professionals across security operations, architecture, and compliance.
• Foster strong partnerships with IT, Product, Engineering, and business teams to embed security into technology and business processes utilizing ITIL, ITSM, SDLC practices.
• Act as a key advisor to executive leadership on enterprise security risks, investments, and priorities.
• Represent enterprise security to executives, customers, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including 5+ years leading enterprise security teams.
• Strong expertise in enterprise security architecture, security operations, vulnerability management, and GRC.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale incident response and enterprise threat management programs.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, SOX).
• Experience managing security across hybrid environments (on-premises, SaaS, and cloud platforms).
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at executive and board levels.

Benefits

• incentive compensation
• bonus
• restricted stock units
• benefits