This role pays less than
84%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,700–$190,075
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$131k
versus about
$164k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About F5 Inc
F5, Inc. is an American technology company specializing in application security, multi-cloud management, online fraud prevention, application delivery networking, application availability and performance, and network security, access, and authorization.
F5 Inc currently has
25 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$152,200–$228,400
across 25 roles with salary data.
The Security Engineer II joins the F5 Distributed Cloud team to design, integrate, operate, and maintain robust security monitoring and auditing capabilities across a global platform. This role involves developing solutions for visibility, detection, and alerting to support incident response and forensics while partnering with architects and SRE teams to define system boundaries. The engineer will implement metrics, logs, and alerts, manage telemetry pipelines, and drive DevSecOps practices by integrating automated compliance checks and vulnerability scanning into CI/CD pipelines. Key technologies include AWS GuardDuty, Sumo Logic, Grafana, CrowdStrike, DataDog, Splunk, Thycotic, and Kubernetes. Candidates must possess skills in Python, Shell, or Go, along with expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. The role addresses the challenge of securing large-scale distributed systems within a FedRAMP compliant environment using Generative AI tools to enhance operational efficiency.
What does a Security Engineer earn?
Median $185250 from 84 postings across 39 companies.
Design, integrate, operate, and maintain robust security monitoring and auditing capabilities across the global platform.
Develop and support monitoring solutions to provide visibility, detection, and alerting for incident response and forensics.
Identify and refine metrics, logs, and alerts to improve operational visibility and detection effectiveness.
Integrate logging and monitoring pipelines with existing tools like SIEM, EDR, and dashboards while ensuring data quality.
Tune alerts and thresholds to reduce noise while maintaining high coverage for security and operational events.
Drive DevSecOps practices by integrating security controls, automated compliance checks, and vulnerability scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
Leverage Generative AI and AI-assisted tools to automate repetitive tasks and enhance threat detection workflows.
What we're looking for
U.S. Citizenship is required for FedRAMP compliance.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering, monitoring, or related cybersecurity roles.
Practical experience with logging, monitoring, and SIEM/dashboarding tools such as AWS GuardDuty, Sumo Logic, Grafana, CrowdStrike, DataDog, Splunk, Thycotic, or similar.
Working knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
Strong understanding of log handling and telemetry pipelines including collection, aggregation, integration, and alert tuning.
Hands-on experience with at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, Shell, or Go.
Working knowledge of cloud orchestration and container platforms like Kubernetes and/or OpenStack.
Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework or Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain (preferred).
Relevant industry certifications such as Security+, GSEC, or CISSP (preferred).
Familiarity with F5 products and services (preferred).
Working experience in a FedRAMP environment (preferred).