Site Reliability Engineer I I

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.Position SummaryThis mid-level SRE II position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable enterprise solutions within the Information Security team. The successful candidate will apply an engineering-based approach to solving complex security and reliability challenges, leveraging machine data analytics and log analysis across the enterprise. Designing systems that touch critical business functions—from customer ordering and public websites to internal fulfillment processes and product development. You will partner with senior technical leaders and cross-functional teams to architect solutions, implement security protocols, and drive F5's digital transformation through secure and flexible platforms.This position is based in Seattle, WA.Primary ResponsibilitiesDesign and architect scalable, secure system solutions under the guidance of senior technical leaders, with focus on enterprise-scale distributed systemsImplement security-focused solutions using engineering best practices and machine data analytics for security across the enterpriseLead initiatives in log analysis, intrusion detection, and security analytics with supervision and mentorshipApply DevOps tooling and API scripting to solve complex operational and security challengesDevelop and articulate technical proposals and implementation timelines under senior reviewPartner with cross-functional teams to design and implement enterprise-scale solutions with focus on scalability, performance, and securityCollaborate on service availability and quality initiatives to deliver high-quality, secure servicesAssist in incubating new ideas for business outcomes and security improvementsContribute to F5's digital transformation by designing systems that provide secure and flexible platforms for internal teamsSupport data-driven decision-making through effective design, delivery, and toolingParticipate in code reviews and technical design discussions to ensure quality and engineering excellenceTroubleshoot and resolve complex security and reliability issues, escalating to senior architects as neededActively collaborate with team members and senior technical leads to deliver quality solutionsParticipate in on-call rotation activities with senior engineer support for critical security incidentsResponsible for upholding F5's Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policiesPerforms other related duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong engineering-based approach to problem-solving with focus on quality and excellenceProficiency in a variety of scripting languages and tools (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Shell)Solid understanding of API design and scripting for enterprise solutionsWorking knowledge of DevOps tooling, infrastructure automation, and security protocols (such as SAML)Understanding of enterprise distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimizationKnowledge of machine data analytics and log analysis for security purposesReceives regular direction and mentorship from senior-level SRE and security staffStrong analytic and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategicallyAbility to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environmentStrong team player with a willingness to learn and growDemonstrated excellence in written and verbal communicationsEffective communicator capable of creating technical partnerships across teamsAbility to take constructive feedback and apply it to improve work qualityFlexibility and adaptability to changing requirements and technical landscapesExposure to security protocols and security-first architectural approaches is a plusExperience with containerization and orchestration platforms is a plusAutomation tooling such as Terraform or Chef is a plusExposure to AI tooling such as Generative AI, LLMs, and prompts is a plusQualificationsSuccessfully completed a Summer 2026 internship with F5Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field, or additional relevant experience.Must be able to start no later than September 30th, 2027Must be able to work onsite in accordance with F5's policies; fully remote work options are not availableDemonstrated experience with scripting and development using Python, PowerShell, or similar languagesUnderstanding of DevOps practices and toolingStrong understanding of software development and systems engineering principlesExposure to security protocols and security best practicesAbility to work effectively in a team environment with developing independent skillsDistributed systems concepts and scalability principlesWhy You'll Love F5Seamless Transition: Move from internship to full-time with continuity in your team, projects, and growth trajectory into a mid-level technical roleProfessional Development: Continue developing your SRE and security engineering skills with ongoing training, mentorship, and access to advanced learning opportunities in infrastructure, security, and enterprise architectureMeaningful Work: Contribute to real business impact by designing secure, scalable systems that touch every element of F5's business and drive digital transformationSecurity Focus: Work at the intersection of reliability and security, gaining expertise in machine data analytics, log analysis, and enterprise security practicesCollaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced SREs, security engineers, and leaders in an inclusive, innovative environment with opportunities to build technical partnershipsCareer Growth: Excel in your role and build a long-term career path in SRE and security engineering with F5, including opportunities for advancement to senior architect rolesInclusive Community: Be part of F5's diverse, people-first culture where individual contributions are valuedCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary commensurate with experience and market conditionsComprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefitsProfessional development and continuous learning opportunitiesWork-life balance benefits including flexible work arrangementsHybrid work environment with periodic in-office collaboration in SeattleMentorship and career growth opportunities within the F5 Digital and Information Security organizationsAccess to F5's employee resource groups and communityThe 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: $114,400.00 - $171,600.00F5 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: . 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 View email address on click.appcast.io).Equal Employment OpportunityIt 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 View email address on click.appcast.io: SeattleType: Full time