Cyber Defense - Senior Soc Analyst (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, US
Base: $159,600 - $239,400 usd (mclean, va); $144,4...
Fully remote
Cybersecurity operations and incident response
Advanced splunk experience
Network, endpoint, and cloud attack knowledge
Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure, responsible AI and cloud technology

Job Summary

  • Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure, responsible AI and cloud technology.
  • The Senior SOC Analyst role demands rigor, integrity, and long-term thinking while collaborating closely with multiple teams to improve detection and response capabilities.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote work, a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, and long-term investment in employee growth.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $159,600 - $239,400 USD (McLean, VA); $144,400 - $258,000 USD (other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cybersecurity operations and incident response
  • Advanced Splunk experience
  • Network, endpoint, and cloud attack knowledge
  • Leading complex incident investigations
  • Threat hunting and detection development
  • Collaboration with Detection Engineering and Threat Intelligence

Nice-to-have

  • Strong executive communication skills
  • Experience in classified or air-gapped environments
  • Ability to serve as technical lead during major incidents
  • Curiosity and accountability culture
  • Flexible hybrid work environment

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years cybersecurity experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCED, or GCIH
  • U.S. citizenship required

Work Rights

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

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