Principal Cyber Security Engineer, Soc Lead (us Federal)

Embeda

McLean, VA, US
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd (primary location); ...
Fully remote
Cyber defense security operations center leadership
24x7 monitoring and incident response
Siem platform expertise (splunk)
This role will support U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and potentially TS/SCI security clearance

Job Summary

  • This role will support U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and potentially TS/SCI security clearance.
  • The SOC Lead will oversee 24x7 monitoring operations, incident response coordination, escalation management, and continuous SOC process improvement.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote work, with a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.

Matching Summary

This role will support U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and potentially TS/SCI security clearance.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD (Primary Location); $167,200 - $300,000 USD (Additional US Locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cyber Defense Security Operations Center leadership
  • 24x7 monitoring and incident response
  • SIEM platform expertise (Splunk)
  • Incident response aligned to NIST SP 800-61r3
  • Secure cloud and air-gapped environment support
  • SOC process and capability improvement
  • Security automation with SOAR platforms

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Strong critical thinking under pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Building and improving SOC playbooks
  • Collaborative and accountable culture
  • Mission-driven federal government work

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
  • 5+ years leading security operations personnel
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance
  • Certifications meeting DoD 8570 requirements

Work Rights

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

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