Senior Principal Security Engineer

Epic

Atlanta, GA, United States
Base: $205,600 usd - $308,400 usd (atlanta); $195,...
Fully remote
Cloud security (aws/azure/gcp)
Identity and access management (iam)
Network security
Workday’s Cybersecurity & Trust organization safeguards personal and financial information for millions and integrates security into the foundation of all technology

Job Summary

  • Workday’s Cybersecurity & Trust organization safeguards personal and financial information for millions and integrates security into the foundation of all technology.
  • The Senior Principal Security Engineer acts as the strategic interface and primary technical contact for Enterprise Security, bridging gaps between teams and advising leadership.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote time to foster strong community connections and effective teamwork.

Matching Summary

Workday’s Cybersecurity & Trust organization safeguards personal and financial information for millions and integrates security into the foundation of all technology.

Salary

Base: $205,600 USD - $308,400 USD (Atlanta); $195,400 USD - $348,000 USD (other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus plan and stock grants; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Network Security
  • Zero Trust architectures
  • Secure SDLC expertise
  • Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
  • Automation-first security operations

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship and technical influence
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic problem solving
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Communication mastery
  • Security threat modeling
  • Risk analysis and control definition

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years lead/principal role experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field
  • Advanced certifications preferred (CISSP-ISSAP, CCSP)
  • Experience with multi-functional leadership
  • Proven security strategy development
  • Experience with security tools like SASE, SSPM, DSPM, CSPM, DLP, IDP, EDR, EDM

Work Rights

Not specified

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