Principal Cyber Security Engineer, Soc Lead (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd (reston); base: $167...
Fully remote
10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
5+ years leading security operations personnel
Deep experience with splunk siem platforms
This role provides technical leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments in complex environments

Job Summary

  • This role provides technical leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments in complex environments.
  • The team values collaboration, integrity, and shared responsibility while tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time each quarter in-office or in the field with customers.

Matching Summary

This role provides technical leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments in complex environments.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD (Reston); Base: $167,200 - $300,000 USD (Other US locations); 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 experience with Splunk SIEM platforms
  • Experience managing NIST SP 800-61r3 incident response
  • Experience supporting air-gapped networks

Nice-to-have

  • Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Experience with Tines SOAR platform
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
  • Proven ability to manage high-severity escalations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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