Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
10+ years technical security consultancy experience
2+ years hands-on technical leadership experience
Experience with aws or microsoft top secret clouds
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud 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 team is responsible for all cybersecurity functions including vulnerability management, incident response, threat hunting, and threat detection.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach where employees spend at least half their time each quarter in the office or field with customers.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years technical security consultancy experience
  • 2+ years hands-on technical leadership experience
  • Experience with AWS or Microsoft Top Secret clouds
  • Deep understanding of adversary TTPs and attack techniques
  • Experience managing vulnerability scans and prioritizing actions

Nice-to-have

  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently across multiple teams
  • Familiarity with containerized application security
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native) required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • 10+ years in security operations or threat detection
  • 2+ years of technical leadership experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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