Principal Cloud Iam Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $191,500 - $287,300 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (at least 50% of time in the office or field per quarter)
8+ years cloud engineer experience focused on iam
Us citizenship required for federal contracts
Experience with aws azure entraid or gcp
Workday is seeking a Principal Cloud IAM Engineer for its government team, focusing on managing identity and access management for U.S. federal contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud engineering, IAM protocols, and automation, particularly in a federal environment

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to security mandates and US citizenship.
  • The team focuses on modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations for agencies in complex air-gapped environments.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing trust to take risks and tools to grow professionally.

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Workday is seeking a Principal Cloud IAM Engineer for its government team, focusing on managing identity and access management for U.S. federal contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud engineering, IAM protocols, and automation, particularly in a federal environment.

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 engineer experience focused on IAM
  • US citizenship required for federal contracts
  • Experience with AWS Azure EntraID or GCP
  • Proficiency in OAuth OIDC SAML and SCIM protocols
  • Infrastructure as code using Terraform and Github
  • Python or similar language automation development

Nice-to-have

  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and DoD control frameworks
  • Experience with SEIM tools like Splunk for auditing
  • Knowledge of user lifecycle management workflows
  • Collaboration with Cybersecurity organization teams

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native)
  • Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in CS, cybersecurity or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of cloud engineering experience
  • On-site availability in DC, MD, VA area may be required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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