Principal Cyber Security Engineer, Soc Lead (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd (reston); base: $167...
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10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
5+ years leading security operations personnel
Deep experience with splunk siem platforms
** Workday is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Engineer to lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) for U.S. Federal Government contracts. The role involves overseeing incident response, monitoring operations, and improving SOC capabilities, requiring extensive cybersecurity experience and U.S. citizenship due to security clearance requirements. **

Job Summary

  • This role provides technical and operational leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments.
  • The position requires overseeing 24x7 monitoring operations, incident response coordination, and driving automation initiatives using platforms like Splunk and SOAR.
  • Workday is a Fortune 500 company offering flexible work arrangements where employees spend at least half their time in-office or with customers.

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** Workday is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Engineer to lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) for U.S. Federal Government contracts. The role involves overseeing incident response, monitoring operations, and improving SOC capabilities, requiring extensive cybersecurity experience and U.S. citizenship due to security clearance requirements. **

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
  • Support for secure cloud and air-gapped networks

Nice-to-have

  • Strong understanding of adversary TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK
  • Experience with SOAR platforms like Tines
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional Red/Blue teams
  • Proven ability to manage high-severity escalations
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators culture

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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