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 experience
Advanced splunk expertise
Complex incident investigation leadership
Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure, operational technology

Job Summary

  • Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure, operational technology.
  • The SOC Senior Analyst leads deep-dive investigations, coordinates containment and remediation strategies, and works closely with detection engineering and threat intelligence teams.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, providing trust, tools, and support for long-term employee growth.

Matching Summary

Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure, operational 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: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cybersecurity operations experience
  • advanced Splunk expertise
  • complex incident investigation leadership
  • threat detection and response
  • SOC capability enhancement
  • collaboration with threat intelligence teams

Nice-to-have

  • strong executive communication skills
  • experience in classified environments
  • curiosity and accountability culture
  • flexible hybrid work environment
  • commitment to federal mission

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years cybersecurity operations experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 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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