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# Forward Deployed Engineer - AI Security

- **Company:** F5, Inc
- **Location:** Spokane, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $146,400 - $183,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Computer Networks, Internet Security, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/forward-deployed-engineer-ai-security-city-of-spokane-valley-wa--827fa66f-b73c-4f75-9130-57bcfbeb4613

## About the Role

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Consumer Protection, F5 Network Software, Internet Security, Establish Priorities, Onboarding, Time Management, Technical Sales, Post-Sales, Technical Leadership, * 8+ years in a Post-Sales technical role (e.g., TAM, Solutions Engineer, Integration Engineer, Implementation Consultant, or similar)

 * Experience building and/or deploying AI Systems/Applications
 * Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure (e.g., networking, containers, security protocols)
 * Experience leading technical deployments (on-prem, hybrid, or complex SaaS integrations)
 * Experience working with enterprise customers in regulated industries (huge bonus: AI/ML or cybersecurity products)
 * Excellent communication and project management skills - you can set expectations, drive timelines, and keep everyone aligned
 * Ability to thrive in a high growth environment - comfortable with ambiguity, self-directed, and proactive.
 * Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration - nice to have

## Description

As our Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring customer success from the moment a deal is signed. You'll lead technical onboarding and implementation efforts, serve as the customer's primary post-sales technical point of contact, and work closely with Solutions Engineering, and Support to drive adoption, reduce time-to-value, and lay the foundation for successful long-term partnerships., * Lead technical onboarding and implementation for new customers, including planning, scoping, milestones, and success metrics

 * Own the post-sales relationship from a technical standpoint, serving as the main point of contact for customer engineering and security teams
 * Develop and execute structured implementation plans to ensure customers achieve First Time to Value quickly and reliably
 * Proactively manage risk by identifying blockers, misaligned expectations, or skill gaps - on either side - and escalating as needed
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Services and Product to ensure successful handoffs and knowledge sharing
 * Document repeatable processes, technical guides, implementation templates, and internal runbooks
 * Coordinate support needs, triage technical issues, and ensure efficient collaboration with Support and Dev. teams
 * Act as a customer advocate, gathering feedback and insights to inform roadmap and future services