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

Workday

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
Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs, based in Reston, VA, focused on leading cybersecurity strategies and compliance for federal customers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal cybersecurity frameworks and team leadership within complex environments

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 annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.

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Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs, based in Reston, VA, focused on leading cybersecurity strategies and compliance for federal customers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal cybersecurity frameworks and team leadership within complex environments.

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: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • U.S. Federal cybersecurity requirements
  • Security Operation Centers
  • NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53
  • FISMA, FedRAMP, DoD IL4+
  • Zero Trust principles
  • incident response plans and playbooks

Nice-to-have

  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • strong technical foundation
  • building and leading high-performing teams

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity
  • 5+ years leading security teams or programs
  • Demonstrated experience managing cybersecurity for U.S. Federal Government programs
  • Proven experience leading security authorization/ATO processes
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred

Work Rights

United States citizen (naturalized or native)

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