Threat Hunting & Detection Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, US
Primary location base pyy range: $159,600 usd - $2...
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Splunk detection logic development
Aws security services telemetry
Mitre att&ck adversary behaviors
** Workday is seeking a Threat Hunting & Detection Engineer to support U.S. federal contracts, focusing on enhancing cybersecurity measures within high-security environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in detection engineering and cybersecurity operations, particularly within regulated cloud environments. **

Job Summary

  • Our Cyber Defense capability provides advanced monitoring, detection, threat hunting, and response across regulated cloud environments supporting federal customers.
  • This role develops high-fidelity detection logic leveraging Splunk, cloud-native telemetry, identity and access telemetry, endpoint and container telemetry, and vulnerability intelligence sources.
  • You will support continuous monitoring requirements under FedRAMP and DoD IL5 frameworks, ensuring detection content aligns to compliance mandates, audit traceability, and evidentiary standards.

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** Workday is seeking a Threat Hunting & Detection Engineer to support U.S. federal contracts, focusing on enhancing cybersecurity measures within high-security environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in detection engineering and cybersecurity operations, particularly within regulated cloud environments. **

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $159,600 USD - $239,400 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $144,400 USD - $258,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Splunk detection logic development
  • AWS security services telemetry
  • MITRE ATT&CK adversary behaviors
  • FedRAMP High and IL5 environments
  • Air-gapped environment detection strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • Empathy and shared enthusiasm
  • Long-term thinking and accountability

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years cybersecurity operations, detection engineering, or threat hunting
  • Experience with FedRAMP, DoD IL4/IL5, or regulated cloud
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance

Work Rights

Must be a United States citizen

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