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 focused on iam
Managing infrastructure as code with terraform
Experience with oauth oidc saml scim protocols
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 authorization using CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code tools.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing the trust to take risks alongside colleagues committed to long-term investment.

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 focused on IAM
  • Managing infrastructure as code with Terraform
  • Experience with OAuth OIDC SAML SCIM protocols
  • Automating identity administration and authentication
  • Integrating cloud platforms with Okta or EntraID

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and DoD control frameworks
  • Experience with SEIM tools like Splunk
  • Understanding of user lifecycle management workflows
  • Collaboration in high-stakes mission-driven environments

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native)
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or cybersecurity
  • Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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