Principal Cloud Iam Engineer (us Federal)

Workday Inc

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $191,500 - $287,300 usd (primary); base: $17...
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8+ years cloud engineer iam experience
Us citizenship required for federal contracts
Infrastructure as code with terraform and github
** Workday Inc. is seeking a Principal Cloud IAM Engineer to join their team focused on U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud engineering, identity management, and compliance, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation within a mission-driven 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 ideal candidate will automate identity administration, authentication, and authorization using infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Workday offers a competitive salary range, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to contribute to mission-driven modernization efforts for federal agencies.

Matching Summary

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** Workday Inc. is seeking a Principal Cloud IAM Engineer to join their team focused on U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud engineering, identity management, and compliance, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation within a mission-driven environment. **

Salary

Base: $191,500 - $287,300 USD (Primary); Base: $173,300 - $309,600 USD (Additional); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years cloud engineer IAM experience
  • US citizenship required for federal contracts
  • Infrastructure as code with Terraform and Github
  • Federation protocols OAUTH OIDC SAML SCIM
  • Python or similar language automation tools

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Experience with DoD and Intel agency requirements
  • Knowledge of NIST 800-53 control frameworks
  • Collaborative culture with integrity and empathy

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years as a cloud engineer focused on IAM
  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or cybersecurity
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Experience with RBAC/PBAC and user lifecycle management

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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