Director Of Cybersecurity Defense – U.s. Federal Programs (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, Virginia, USA
Base: $231,000 - $346,600 usd (reston); base: $209...
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10+ years cybersecurity experience
Federal government program management
Nist rmf and sp 800-53 expertise
** Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs, responsible for overseeing cybersecurity operations and compliance for federal customers. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in cybersecurity, particularly within U.S. Federal frameworks, and possess strong leadership skills to manage and develop a high-performing team. **

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy for Workday's U.S. Federal Government customers.
  • The position requires deep experience in mature Security Operation Centers and strict adherence to federal regulations like FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST frameworks.
  • Candidates must be United States citizens eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance to work on these contracts.

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** Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs, responsible for overseeing cybersecurity operations and compliance for federal customers. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in cybersecurity, particularly within U.S. Federal frameworks, and possess strong leadership skills to manage and develop a high-performing team. **

Salary

Base: $231,000 - $346,600 USD (Reston); Base: $209,000 - $372,000 USD (Other US); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as linked

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity experience
  • Federal government program management
  • NIST RMF and SP 800-53 expertise
  • FISMA and FedRAMP compliance
  • Security authorization ATO processes
  • Zero Trust architecture implementation
  • Incident response and threat hunting

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity
  • CISSP or CISM certification
  • Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community
  • Proposal development and RFP responses
  • Nation-state threat intelligence background
  • Cloud provider federal offerings experience

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
  • Proven track record of ATO processes

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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