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

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $231,000 usd - $346,600 usd; bonus/equity: n...
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Cybersecurity defense for u.s. federal programs
Federal cybersecurity frameworks (nist, fisma, fedramp)
Security operations center (soc) experience
** Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense to lead cybersecurity strategies for U.S. Federal Government programs. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in federal cybersecurity compliance, team leadership, and a strong technical background in security operations. This role emphasizes collaboration, strategic governance, and the management of security incidents within federal environments. **

Job Summary

  • The Cybersecurity Defense Director will develop and lead the Cyber Defense implementation strategy for U.S. Federal Government customers and programs.
  • This role will oversee a team of security professionals, drive compliance with federal regulations, and protect systems, data, and mission-critical services.
  • The ideal candidate brings deep experience in mature Security Operation Centers and U.S. Federal cybersecurity requirements.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense to lead cybersecurity strategies for U.S. Federal Government programs. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in federal cybersecurity compliance, team leadership, and a strong technical background in security operations. This role emphasizes collaboration, strategic governance, and the management of security incidents within federal environments. **

Salary

Base: $231,000 USD - $346,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cybersecurity defense for U.S. Federal programs
  • Federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) experience
  • Incident response and threat hunting
  • Zero Trust principles and architecture

Nice-to-have

  • Building high-performing security teams
  • Stakeholder and customer engagement
  • Security integration into SDLC (DevSecOps)

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years leading security teams or programs
  • Experience managing cybersecurity for U.S. Federal Government programs
  • In-depth knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, FISMA, FedRAMP
  • Proven experience leading security authorization/ATO processes
  • Strong understanding of modern enterprise and cloud security
  • Demonstrated success in incident management

Work Rights

Must be a United States citizen

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