Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd (mclean, va); $167,2...
Fully remote
Cyber defense in air-gapped network
Vulnerability management and incident response
Threat hunting and threat detection
Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle experience and finance operations with secure infrastructure and responsible AI

Job Summary

  • Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle experience and finance operations with secure infrastructure and responsible AI.
  • This role involves supporting cybersecurity functions in a classified air-gapped cloud environment, ensuring consistency and best practices across environments.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, with flexible work arrangements and long-term investment in its people.

Matching Summary

Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle experience and finance operations with secure infrastructure and responsible AI.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD (McLean, VA); $167,200 - $300,000 USD (other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cyber Defense in air-gapped network
  • Vulnerability management and incident response
  • Threat hunting and threat detection
  • Experience with AWS or Microsoft Top Secret clouds
  • SIEM and SOAR security technologies
  • Managing vulnerability scans and prioritization

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and across teams
  • Building investigation and response tools
  • Familiarity with containerized application security
  • Curiosity and accountability culture
  • Experience driving multiple projects and priorities

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years technical security experience
  • 2+ years technical leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Must be U.S. citizen (naturalized or native)

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter