Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
10+ years technical security consultancy experience
2+ years hands-on technical leadership experience
Experience with aws or microsoft top secret clouds
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring strict security compliance

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring strict security compliance.
  • The team focuses on building cybersecurity functions including vulnerability management, incident response, and threat detection for federal agencies.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person collaboration with remote flexibility while providing competitive compensation and benefits.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring strict security compliance.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years technical security consultancy experience
  • 2+ years hands-on technical leadership experience
  • Experience with AWS or Microsoft Top Secret clouds
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance capability
  • SIEM and SOAR security technology expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Strong understanding of containerized application security
  • Demonstrated knowledge of adversary TTPs
  • Ability to work independently across multiple teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience building investigation and response tools

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native)
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years in security operations and response
  • 2+ years in technical leadership roles

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter