Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

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

Job Summary

  • Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure, responsible AI and cloud infrastructure.
  • This role involves being the Cyber Defense presence in an air-gapped classified cloud environment, supporting cybersecurity functions and developing best practices.
  • Workday offers a culture grounded in integrity, respect, and shared responsibility, with flexible work arrangements and long-term investment in employees.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD (primary location), $167,200 - $300,000 USD (additional US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cyber Defense in air-gapped network
  • Vulnerability management and incident response
  • Threat hunting and detection
  • AWS or Microsoft Top Secret cloud experience
  • Security operations and response
  • SIEM and SOAR security technologies

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently across teams
  • Knowledge of adversary TTPs
  • Familiarity with containerized application security
  • Drive multiple projects with operational responsibilities
  • Culture of integrity and shared responsibility

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years technical security experience
  • 2+ years technical leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • US citizenship required

Work Rights

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

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