Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
10+ years technical security consultancy experience
2+ years hands-on technical leadership experience
Experience with aws or microsoft top secret clouds
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment.
  • The team is responsible for cybersecurity functions including vulnerability management, incident response, threat hunting, and developing best practices for secure infrastructure.
  • Workday offers a competitive salary range of $184,800 to $300,000 USD along with bonus plans, stock grants, and flexible work arrangements.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years technical security consultancy experience
  • 2+ years hands-on technical leadership experience
  • Experience with AWS or Microsoft Top Secret clouds
  • Vulnerability management and threat detection expertise
  • SIEM and SOAR security technology proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Containerized application security knowledge
  • Adversary TTPs understanding
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently across teams

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native)
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years in security operations or consultancy
  • 2+ years in technical leadership roles

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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