Director Of Cybersecurity Defense – U.s. Federal Programs (us Federal)

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Reston, VA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $231,000 usd - $3...
Hybrid
U.s. federal cybersecurity requirements
Security operation centers
Nist rmf, nist sp 800-53, nist csf
The Cybersecurity Defense Director for Workday Government is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity for our U.S. Federal Government customers and programs

Job Summary

  • The Cybersecurity Defense Director for Workday Government is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity for our U.S. Federal Government customers and programs.
  • This role will oversee a team of security professionals, drive compliance with applicable federal regulations and frameworks, and partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to protect systems, data, and mission-critical services.
  • The ideal candidate brings deep experience in mature Security Operation Centers, U.S. Federal cybersecurity requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, DoD, DHS/CISA directives), a strong technical foundation, and a proven track record of building and leading high-performing security teams in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Matching Summary

The Cybersecurity Defense Director for Workday Government is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity for our U.S. Federal Government customers and programs.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $231,000 USD - $346,600 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $209,000 USD - $372,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Role may be eligible for bonus/commission and stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • U.S. Federal cybersecurity requirements
  • Security Operation Centers
  • NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF
  • FISMA, FedRAMP, DoD IL4+
  • Zero Trust principles
  • Security authorization/ATO processes

Nice-to-have

  • AI platform for managing people
  • Culture of integrity and empathy
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • Collaboration with engineering and legal

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years leading security teams
  • Experience managing U.S. Federal programs
  • Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks
  • Experience leading security authorization/ATO processes
  • Understanding of modern enterprise and cloud security
  • Success in incident management

Work Rights

Must be a United States citizen

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