Hybrid (minimum of 50% time in-office each quarter)
10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
5+ years leading security operations personnel
Deep splunk siem platform expertise
Workday is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Engineer to lead their Security Operations Center (SOC) in Reston, VA, specifically focusing on U.S. federal contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity operations and leadership, with a strong emphasis on incident response and security automation
Job Summary
This role provides technical leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments in air-gapped environments.
The position requires overseeing 24x7 monitoring operations, incident response coordination, and driving automation initiatives using platforms like Splunk and SOAR.
Workday is a Fortune 500 company offering a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm while supporting meaningful mission-driven work.
Matching Summary
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Workday is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Engineer to lead their Security Operations Center (SOC) in Reston, VA, specifically focusing on U.S. federal contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity operations and leadership, with a strong emphasis on incident response and security automation.
Salary
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
5+ years leading security operations personnel
Deep Splunk SIEM platform expertise
NIST SP 800-61r3 incident response lifecycle
Air-gapped network environment support
US Citizenship requirement
Nice-to-have
Adversary TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK knowledge
SOAR platform experience like Tines
Cross-functional team coordination skills
Strong critical thinking under pressure
DoD 8570 certification compliance
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native)