Director Of Cybersecurity Defense – U.s. Federal Programs (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $231,000 - $346,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid
10+ years cybersecurity experience
Lead security teams for federal programs
Deep knowledge of nist rmf and sp 800-53
Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for its U.S. Federal Programs, responsible for developing and leading cybersecurity strategies for federal customers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal cybersecurity, particularly in managing security operations and compliance with federal regulations

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy for Workday's U.S. Federal Government customers.
  • The position requires deep expertise in federal frameworks like NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP to ensure continuous compliance and security authorization.
  • Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance to work on these government contracts.

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Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for its U.S. Federal Programs, responsible for developing and leading cybersecurity strategies for federal customers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal cybersecurity, particularly in managing security operations and compliance with federal regulations.

Salary

Base: $231,000 - $346,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as available via link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity experience
  • Lead security teams for Federal programs
  • Deep knowledge of NIST RMF and SP 800-53
  • Experience with FISMA and FedRAMP compliance
  • Proven track record in ATO processes
  • Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity
  • CISSP or CISM certification preferred
  • Experience with AWS GovCloud environments
  • Background in nation-state threat intelligence
  • Experience supporting proposal development
  • Collaborative customer-focused mindset

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years leading security teams or programs
  • U.S. citizenship required for contract eligibility
  • Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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