Principal Cloud Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $191,500 - $287,300 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
8+ years cloud engineer experience
Iam and rbac/pbac management
Infrastructure as code with terraform
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring rigorous security standards

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring rigorous security standards.
  • The ideal candidate will automate identity administration and manage permissions using infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and GitHub.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining remote and in-person time while providing competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring rigorous security standards.

Salary

Base: $191,500 - $287,300 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years cloud engineer experience
  • IAM and RBAC/PBAC management
  • Infrastructure as code with Terraform
  • Python automation development
  • OAuth OIDC SAML SCIM protocols
  • SIEM tools like Splunk

Nice-to-have

  • NIST 800-53 familiarity
  • DoD/Intel control frameworks
  • Identity governance workflows
  • User lifecycle management
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Mission-driven work culture

Key Requirements

  • US citizenship (naturalized or native)
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or related field
  • Ability to obtain government security clearance
  • Experience with DoD and Intel agency requirements

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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