Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

wagner-holz.at

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd (mclean, va); base: ...
Fully remote
Cyber defense in air-gapped network
Vulnerability management and incident response
Experience with aws or microsoft top secret clouds
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.
  • This role involves being the Cyber Defense presence in an air-gapped classified cloud environment, supporting cybersecurity functions and collaborating closely with customers and teams.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, with trust, tools, and support for long-term growth and meaningful mission-driven work.

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: $184,800 - $277,200 USD (McLean, VA); Base: $167,200 - $300,000 USD (other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and across teams
  • Curiosity and accountability culture
  • Experience with containerized application security
  • Knowledge of adversary TTPs
  • Ability to manage 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
  • U.S. citizenship required

Work Rights

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

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