Principal Cyber Security Engineer, Soc Lead (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd (reston); base: $167...
Fully remote
10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
5+ years leading security operations personnel
Deep experience with splunk siem platforms
The SOC Lead will provide technical and operational leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments

Job Summary

  • The SOC Lead will provide technical and operational leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments.
  • This role is responsible for overseeing 24x7 monitoring operations, incident response coordination, escalation management, and continuous improvement of SOC processes.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm where employees are trusted to take risks and grow their skills.

Matching Summary

The SOC Lead will provide technical and operational leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments.

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 annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
  • 5+ years leading security operations personnel
  • Deep experience with Splunk SIEM platforms
  • Managing incident response lifecycle aligned to NIST SP 800-61r3
  • Experience supporting secure cloud environments

Nice-to-have

  • Strong understanding of adversary TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Experience with SOAR platforms like Tines
  • Ability to manage escalations and high-severity incidents
  • Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent
  • TS/SCI security clearance eligibility
  • DoD 8570 certification requirements

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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