Guadalajara, Mexico Remote (Country) Full-time

F5 is hiring a Security Operations Engineer I (Bot Defense)

About the Role

Monitor and analyze security alerts to identify and respond to potential threats across Layer 4–7 of the network stack. You'll play a key role in safeguarding customer environments by investigating both mitigated and unmitigated incidents, ensuring timely and effective defensive actions.

What You'll Do

  • Respond to security alerts and conduct in-depth investigations to assess threat impact and recommend mitigation steps
  • Communicate directly with customers during active security events via phone, email, or ticketing systems to provide guidance and support
  • Act as a trusted advisor by delivering clear, actionable insights on security posture and response strategies
  • Document incident details, response actions, and resolution steps in designated systems to maintain accurate records
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to influence security feature development and improve system capabilities
  • Ensure operational procedures remain current, effective, and aligned with evolving threat landscapes

Requirements

  • 0–2 years of experience in cybersecurity, networking, or related technical field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Foundational knowledge of HTTP and web application security concepts
  • Familiarity with common attack vectors including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, CSRF, brute force, web scraping, and parameter tampering
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex systems with analytical precision and attention to detail
  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence
  • Interest in security operations, incident response, or network operations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or associate degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field
  • Experience in a Security or Network Operations Center
  • Working knowledge of Linux systems and command-line tools
  • Basic proficiency in scripting or programming languages
  • Understanding of enterprise networking fundamentals
  • Familiarity with F5 technologies such as BIG-IP, TMOS, iRules, or iControl
  • Additional language skills beyond English

Benefits

  • Work in a high-impact, real-time security environment defending against live threats
  • Access to advanced security tools and platforms
  • Opportunities to learn from experienced security professionals
  • Contribute to innovation in attack detection and defense strategies
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate personal and operational needs
  • Remote work options within Mexico or onsite presence in Guadalajara
  • Collaborative culture that values knowledge sharing and professional growth
Required Skills
HTTPweb application securitySQL injectioncross-site scriptingCSRFbrute force protectioncookie manipulationparameter tamperingLayer 4-7 attackssecurity policy configurationRFC complianceweb scraping defensecybersecuritycustomer serviceEnglish communication HTTPweb application securitySQL injectioncross-site scriptingCSRFbrute force protectioncookie manipulationparameter tamperingLayer 4-7 attackssecurity policy configurationRFC complianceweb scraping defensecybersecuritycustomer serviceEnglish communication
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F5
F5 empowers organizations to create, secure, and run applications that enhance the digital world. The company specializes in multi-cloud application services, delivering and securing applications from 'code to customer' across all types of environments, serving enterprises, service providers, financial and educational institutions, government entities, and consumer brands.
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Job Details
Department Security & Distributed Cloud Portfolio
Category security
Posted 4 hours ago