Principal Cyber Security Engineer, Soc Lead (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd (reston); + location...
Fully remote
10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
5+ years leading security operations personnel
Deep splunk siem platform expertise
This role provides technical and operational leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments including air-gapped environments

Job Summary

  • This role provides technical and operational leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments including air-gapped environments.
  • The position requires overseeing 24x7 monitoring operations, incident response coordination, and driving continuous improvement of SOC processes with a focus on integrity and accountability.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in shared enthusiasm where employees are trusted to take risks and supported by a company invested in their long-term growth.

Matching Summary

This role provides technical and operational leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments including air-gapped environments.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD (Reston); Additional locations: $167,200 - $300,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
  • 5+ years leading security operations personnel
  • Deep Splunk SIEM platform expertise
  • NIST SP 800-61r3 incident response lifecycle
  • Secure cloud and air-gapped network support

Nice-to-have

  • Adversary TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK knowledge
  • SOAR platforms like Tines automation
  • Cross-functional team coordination skills
  • Strong critical thinking under pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
  • DoD 8570 certification requirements met

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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