Principal Cloud Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $191,500 - $287,300 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
8+ years cloud engineering experience
Iam and rbac/pbac management
Infrastructure as code with terraform
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 ideal candidate will automate identity administration and manage permissions across AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms using Infrastructure as Code.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining remote and in-person time, along with competitive compensation including bonuses and stock grants.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $191,500 - $287,300 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years cloud engineering experience
  • IAM and RBAC/PBAC management
  • Infrastructure as code with Terraform
  • Python or similar programming languages
  • OAuth, OIDC, SAML, SCIM protocols
  • SEIM tools like Splunk for auditing

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53 frameworks
  • Experience with DoD/Intel control frameworks
  • Identity governance workflow knowledge
  • Collaborative team culture fit
  • Mission-driven work mindset

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship (naturalized or native)
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or cybersecurity
  • Ability to obtain government security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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