Full Time
Principal Security Consultant, F5 Services & Network Security/ 2 days ago
World Wide Technology
$170,000 - $200,000 /yearly
Application ends: 2026-03-04
Quick Summary
Seeking a Principal Security Consultant and F5 Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of F5 solutions (ADC, BIG-IP, LTM, GTM, ASM, APM) for clients. This senior role requires 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years focused specifically on F5 deployment/operations, expert proficiency with F5 platforms, and scripting skills (iRules, Python, PHP, Perl). Candidates must have proven client-facing experience in scoping and SOW development, and are required to obtain the F5-CSE, SEC and F5-CSE, CLD certifications within 60 days of hire. This remote position involves up to 25% travel and offers an estimated base salary range of $170,000 to $200,000 annually.
Principal Security Consultant, F5 Professional Services
The Principal Security Consultant serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for F5 solutions, leading the design, implementation, and optimization of F5 technologies for clients. This role involves scoping client engagements, supporting pre-sales efforts, and translating complex client requirements into effective solutions that enhance security, performance, and solution delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Presales & Engagement Scoping
- Solution Scoping & Definition: Work with clients and the sales team to accurately scope and define F5-related security services engagements, aligning with client needs and project objectives.
- Effort Estimation (LOE): Conduct technical assessments to identify deliverables, estimate project timelines, and draft accurate Levels of Effort (LOE) and resource requirements for projects.
- Statement of Work (SOW) Development: Develop and refine Statements of Work (SOWs), create SOW templates, and align scope to existing service offerings and custom solutions.
- Proposal Support: Act as the lead technical resource during F5-related presales meetings and RFP responses, delivering presentations and building client confidence.
Technical Delivery & Customization
- F5 Implementation Leadership: Lead and execute advanced client engagements focused on the deployment, optimization, and operationalization of F5 solutions, including ADC, BIG-IP, LTM, GTM, ASM, and APM.
- Custom Content Creation: Develop and test complex F5 integrations to address unique client security and operational challenges.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the final escalation point for technical issues related to F5 deployments, troubleshooting complex platform, agent, and network communication problems.
- Client Advisory: Provide strategic guidance to clients on leveraging F5 for critical initiatives.
Mentorship & Practice Development
- Knowledge Transfer: Document and socialize best practices, SOW templates, and delivery methodologies to junior consultants and the wider practice team.
- Thought Leadership: Stay current with the F5 product roadmap, develop new service offerings, and evangelize service offerings with sales organizations to increase revenue.
- Product Management: Assist in maintaining vendor relationships, track partner-level status, and evaluate portfolio performance to enhance service offerings related to F5 services.
Qualifications:
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity consulting or enterprise security engineering.
- At least 5 years focused specifically on F5 solutions in a deployment/operations role.
- Proven experience in a client-facing capacity, including successfully scoping, pricing, and articulating complex security solutions to both technical and executive audiences.
- Expert-level proficiency with F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform, including ADC, BIG-IP APM, ASM, LTM & GTM.
- Experience with cloud platforms and multicloud environments, Firewalls, WAFs, Routing, Switching, Multi-Tier Applications, OpenSSL, DNSSEC, SSL/TLS.
- Scripting/development experience in F5 iRules, Python, Javascript, PHP, and Perl.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills necessary for SOW development, report writing, and client presentations.
- Current F5 Certified Solution Expert, Security (F5-CSE, SEC) and F5 Certified Solution Expert, Cloud (F5-CSE, CLD) certifications are required, or the ability to obtain them both within 60 days of hire.
- Ability to travel up to 25% to client sites.
Preferred (Nice to Have):
- Prior experience working for a major consulting firm or a large security integrator.
- Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM.
- Internetworking certifications such as CCNP, CCIE.
- Experience integrating F5 solutions with SIEM, SOAR, or CMDB tools (e.g., Splunk, ServiceNow, Azure Sentinel).
Compensation and Benefits
The reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $170,000 to $200,000 annually. Actual salary is based on factors including location, experience, skill set, and business needs. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation.
WWT offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program.
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.
- Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement.
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program.
About World Wide Technology (WWT)
Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines strategy, execution, and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations globally. WWT has over 12,000 employees and has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work®.
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