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Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs in Reston, VA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity for federal government programs, particularly in compliance with federal regulations, and will lead a team to enhance security operations and incident management.
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Job Summary
This role is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy for Workday's U.S. Federal Government customers.
The ideal candidate must have deep experience in mature Security Operation Centers and a proven track record of building high-performing security teams.
Workday offers a competitive salary range up to $372,600 USD along with flexible work arrangements requiring at least 50% time in-office or field.
Matching Summary
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Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs in Reston, VA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity for federal government programs, particularly in compliance with federal regulations, and will lead a team to enhance security operations and incident management.
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Salary
Base: $231,000 - $346,600 USD (Reston); Additional locations: $209,000 - $372,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years cybersecurity experience
Federal government program management
NIST RMF and SP 800-53 expertise
FISMA and FedRAMP compliance leadership
ATO process and continuous monitoring
Zero Trust architecture implementation
Incident response and threat hunting
Nice-to-have
TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
Master's degree in Cybersecurity
Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community
Proposal development and RFP responses
Nation-state threat intelligence background
Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Key Requirements
10+ years progressive cybersecurity experience
5+ years leading security teams
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Work Rights
Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native)