Technical Program Manager, OCISO

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.

At F5, we’re constantly innovating to stay ahead of industry trends and disruptions— helping the world’s leading organizations deliver their critical business applications with unmatched flexibility, security, and performance. But our success isn’t just about what we do— it’s about how we do it. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, inclusion, and a deep commitment to supporting our employees’ whole lives.

We are seeking a dynamic, well-rounded Sr. Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Cybersecurity team within the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO). The ideal candidate for this role is a TPM who can support a broad range of cybersecurity initiatives across the enterprise—from risk management and compliance automation to security operations and technical delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring experience working on an Information Security or Cybersecurity team, with a strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and technical program delivery. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are highly desirable.

• Lead and manage the Enterprise Cyber Program across OCISO, including but not limited to GRC, Service Now IRM, security operations, third‑party risk, and compliance automation.
• Collaborate with engineering, digital, product, and business stakeholders to define, prioritize, and deliver technical solutions.
• Present complex technical challenges and resolutions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and track KPIs/KRIs using dashboards and data visualization tools.
• Stay current on regulatory and industry standards (e.g., FedRAMP, GDPR, PCI‑DSS, NIST 800‑53, ISO 27001) to inform risk and control strategies.
• Launch and manage cybersecurity risk assessments and remediation efforts.
• Build strategies for issue and risk mitigation, contingency planning, and compliance adherence.
• Demonstrate ownership and autonomy in managing programs and delivering high‑quality results.

• Experience working on an Information Security or Cybersecurity team.
• Strong program and project management skills with a deep understanding of security and audit frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, SOC 2, PCI, ISO).
• Ability to bridge the gap between Product, Engineering, and Architecture to facilitate solutions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills.
• Technical credibility to engage with engineers and understand infrastructure, cloud, and network security.
• Ability to influence across teams and drive alignment in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems with a proactive mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience in IT Risk Management, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
• 7+ years in a Technical Program Manager or similar role.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, PMP.

• Remote‑ and/or hybrid‑friendly with occasional travel (~5–10%).
• May require occasional on‑call availability and work outside standard hours.
• Duties performed in a typical office environment with standard computer and communication tools.

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: $ - $.

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