Senior Manager, Tech Audit Program

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. At F5, we bring a better digital world to life by enabling organizations to create, secure, and run applications in increasingly complex and rapidly evolving technology environments. Delivering on this mission requires a forward‑looking, risk‑aligned Internal Audit program that anticipates where technology risk is emerging—not just where it has previously existed. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Tech Audit Program to help shape, operationalize, and govern our Technology Audit Program. This role is ideal for a professional who combines strong technology risk acumen, program and project management discipline, and a curiosity‑driven mindset to identify where audit focus will be most impactful. This role operates at the intersection of enterprise risk awareness, audit strategy, and execution quality. You will help translate evolving technology and cybersecurity risks into a structured, actionable audit plan, lead high‑level planning and scoping for audits, and oversee execution quality across multiple concurrent engagements. While this role does not execute detailed audit testing, it plays a critical role in ensuring the right risks are audited, in the right way, at the right time.

Primary Responsibilities:

Technology Audit Program & Planning Support the design, evolution, and ongoing management of the Technology Audit Program, ensuring alignment to enterprise risk priorities such as cybersecurity, cloud, resilience, data governance, AI and emerging technologies Partner with Internal Audit leadership to identify key areas of the business and technology landscape to include in the audit plan, informed by risk assessments, business initiatives, and external threat trends Translate risk inputs into a clear, risk‑aligned audit roadmap, including prioritization, sequencing, capacity planning, and timing considerations Continuously evaluate whether the audit plan remains aligned to a changing risk environment and propose adjustments as needed Audit Engagement Planning & Scoping Lead high‑level planning and scoping for technology audit engagements, including defining audit objectives, scope boundaries, key risks, and success criteria Partner with Technology and Cybersecurity leaders during planning to develop a shared understanding of systems, architecture, and risk trade‑offs Ensure audit scope is appropriately focused on areas of highest risk and value, rather than overly broad or checklist‑driven coverage Transition audits smoothly to assigned Audit Leads, ensuring clarity of scope, timelines, stakeholder expectations, and execution approach Project Execution Oversight & Quality Management Serve as program‑level project manager across multiple technology audit engagements, establishing and monitoring milestones, timelines, dependencies, and delivery status Coordinate across Internal Audit staff, co‑sourcing partners, and business stakeholders to support efficient, well‑sequenced execution Proactively identify and manage execution risks, scope drift, resourcing constraints, and scheduling conflicts Monitor audit execution for consistency, quality, and adherence to established methodologies and standards Identify execution quality issues early and partner with Audit Leads to course‑correct as needed Governance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Establish and maintain program governance, including audit plan status, KPIs, metrics, and risk coverage reporting Support development of Audit Committee and executive‑level reporting, including audit plan progress, emerging risk themes, and capacity considerations Drive consistency and scalability through the use of standardized tools, templates, and planning frameworks Identify opportunities to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency through automation, analytics, and improved ways of working Contribute to the continuous maturation of the Technology Audit Program and Internal Audit operating model

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong understanding of technology and cybersecurity risk domains, including cloud environments, application architecture, SDLC, data governance, and operational resilience Ability to think strategically about where audit attention is most needed, not just how audits are executed Proven program and project management capabilities, with experience overseeing complex, cross‑functional initiatives Ability to translate high‑level risk and strategy into structured, executable plans Strong judgment and problem‑solving skills, with attention to scope discipline and execution quality Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior technology, cybersecurity, and audit leaders Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment Familiarity with data analytics, automation, and/or AI‑enabled processes is a strong plus High degree of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field 12+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, program management, or large‑scale project delivery within a complex organization (8+ years with a relevant Master's degree) Experience supporting or managing audit programs, risk initiatives, or enterprise‑level technology efforts Prior experience working with or supporting an Internal Audit function is strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certifications such as PMP, CISA, CIA, CISSP, or equivalent Experience in a global technology or SaaS environment Experience coordinating with co‑sourcing partners or third‑party service providers Exposure to audit planning in highly regulated or security‑sensitive environments

Travel Requirements:

This role requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including international travel #LI-AC9 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: $139,200.00 - $208,800.00 F5 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. 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 or @myworkday.com). 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.

Hybrid:

Employees within 30 commutable miles of an F5 office are required to work from the office a minimum of 30 business days per quarter.

Remote:

Primarily work from designated home location but can come into an F5 office to work or travel to an offsite location as needed. Together, we're building a better digital world. Founded in 1996, F5 is a global leader in application delivery and security. Our premier platform helps customers secure and deliver every app, API, and piece of infrastructure across all environments. Backed by over three decades of expertise and 553 patents, our solutions protect against threats while ensuring fast, reliable digital experiences. With over 6,400 employees, we serve more than 23,000 customers in over 170 countries. To continue this work, we need people like you—the best minds in the industry. We're committed to a unique, human-first culture that encourages authenticity, prioritizes diversity and inclusion, and fosters the growth and success of our employees.