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.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Enterprise Data Management to lead the strategic evolution of our organization’s data practices, especially as we transition to building an AI-first organization. This critical leadership role will focus on designing and implementing scalable and secure frameworks for ethical, data and analytics operations that advance data security, governance, and innovative applications of artificial intelligence to deliver actionable insights. Your work will enable the organization to harness data and AI as competitive advantages, safeguard critical assets, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with global regulations while driving our commitment to responsible innovation.
As the leader of Enterprise Data Management, you will work cross-functionally to strengthen our organization's data infrastructure, integrate robust data management capabilities into our analytics operations, and operationalize rigorous governance processes that help scale AI responsibly. With 15+ years of experience in managing complex, enterprise-grade data ecosystems, you will bring a strategic vision, technical expertise, and a proven track record of implementing world-class data governance, AI-driven analytics frameworks, and security programs that unlock business value on a transformative scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Security & Governance
Leverage security tools and partner with the CISO, Legal, and Technology teams to define and implement a comprehensive data security strategy, safeguarding intellectual property and sensitive data assets.
Define and implement data governance policies to prevent unauthorized activity and ensure compliance with global regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOC2, ISO 27001).
Spearhead the integration of real-time monitoring and anomaly detection systems, strengthening accountability and responsiveness across the organization.
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity teams to align data risk management strategies and implement metrics and reporting frameworks to track the real-time impact of risk mitigation strategies on business outcomes.
Requirements:
Education & Experience
15+ years of leadership experience in data & analytics, AI governance, and risk management within enterprise-level organizations.
Proven expertise in designing and operationalizing enterprise-scale AI and data governance frameworks that deliver measurable business value.
Deep knowledge of AI ethics and global data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, SOC2, ISO 27001), with experience integrating AI compliance measures.
Strong track record of leading data and analytics transformations in cloud-based environments (AWS, GCP, Azure), with a focus on AI-powered analytics platforms.
What We Offer:
The opportunity to define and lead our AI-first Data Management strategy, driving transformative business outcomes through innovation and visionary leadership.
A forward-thinking, high-performance work environment focused on the intersection of AI, data governance, and scalable analytics.
A culture that emphasizes ethical AI and data practices as transformational business differentiators.
Competitive compensation, progressive benefits, and recognition for driving measurable success at the forefront of data and AI leadership.
If you are a seasoned leader passionate about unlocking the immense potential of AI and analytics through secure, responsible, and innovative governance, we invite you to join us on this transformative journey.
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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: $207,200.00 - $310,800.00F5 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: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
It 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 accommodations@f5.com.
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