Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - Us Federal

Workday Inc

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd (reston); base: $167...
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Aws architecture and engineering
Kubernetes cluster security hardening
Python scripting for integrations
** Workday Inc is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to lead security architecture and engineering efforts for U.S. Federal Government contracts. This fully remote position requires expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Python, with a strong focus on building and maintaining robust security systems. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves designing and maintaining the core security stack including Vulnerability Management, SIEM, and SOAR within a native AWS environment.
  • The position requires deep expertise in securing Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads while treating security as code.
  • Candidates must be United States citizens eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance for federal government contracts.

Matching Summary

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** Workday Inc is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to lead security architecture and engineering efforts for U.S. Federal Government contracts. This fully remote position requires expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Python, with a strong focus on building and maintaining robust security systems. **

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD (Reston); Base: $167,200 - $300,000 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AWS architecture and engineering
  • Kubernetes cluster security hardening
  • Python scripting for integrations
  • Terraform or CloudFormation IaC
  • US citizenship requirement
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance eligibility

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI tools and LLMs
  • Proactive ownership mindset
  • SaaS platform security at scale
  • EKS production workload management
  • Stakeholder alignment skills

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • Active or eligible TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Advanced proficiency in Python programming
  • Deep experience with AWS Compute, Storage, Networking, Security
  • Heavy hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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