ISS Security Specialist

F5•Seattle, WA

1d•$95,000 - $142,600•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to independently troubleshoot enterprise-level Access Control Systems (ACS) and CCTV video networks and their integrations.
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.
Strong understanding of ISO 27001 physical security standards and controls (Annex A.7), NDAA Section 889 as well as best practices.
Excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage vendor relationships and lead security installations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

Maintain, administer, and troubleshoot the Enterprise Access Control Systems (ACS) and CCTV video systems.
Oversee the integration of ACS management software to automate employee access provisioning and deprovisioning.
Develop and oversee a comprehensive master key program, implement electronic key systems, manage hardware storage, and control badge provisioning and access levels.
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.
Facilitate documented, quarterly user access reviews.
Conduct physical security risk assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in asset placement and camera coverage.
Enforce video and log retention policies that meet corporate data governance and global privacy standards, safeguarding data and CCTV footage against unauthorized access.
Secure all ACS & CCTV systems by establishing strict schedules for firmware updates and software patches.
Manage secure perimeters, delivery zones, and highly sensitive tech spaces including server rooms, data closets, and R&D labs.
Act as the initial escalation point for onsite security issues, specialty door alarms, and emergencies, maintaining composure in high-stress situations.
Monitor cameras for unauthorized activity and review card reader data/CCTV footage to support investigations requested by Legal or HR.
Coordinate global site security deployments (new badge readers, camera layouts, etc).
Source, onboard, and manage regional security vendors, reviewing proposals for enterprise projects.