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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 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: $140,800.00 - $211,200.00F5 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 [email protected].
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management or related IT support roles
- Hands-on experience with identity platforms
- Deep expertise in Okta and Auth0
- Strong understanding of identity protocols and lifecycle management
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field
F5 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about F5 and has not been reviewed or approved by F5.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants and an employee stock purchase plan are positioned as meaningful parts of total compensation, with RSUs and a discount ESPP commonly included. Pay packages for many technical roles are considered competitive when equity is taken into account.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation that increases with tenure, sick time, paid holidays, and paid family leave are prominently featured. Additional programs like volunteer time and periodic wellness long weekends are highlighted as part of the time-off ecosystem.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Health plans include travel support for specific care (such as reproductive and gender‑affirming services) and mental health resources, alongside comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. These elements are presented as part of a broad, inclusive approach to healthcare.
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What We Do
F5 application services ensure that applications are always secure and perform the way they should—in any environment and on any device. F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) powers applications from development through their entire life cycle, across any multi-cloud environment, so our customers – enterprise businesses, service providers, governments, and consumer brands—can deliver differentiated, high-performing, and secure digital experiences.
