Principal Cloud Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $191,500 - $287,300 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
8+ years cloud engineer iam experience
Terraform and github infrastructure as code
Oauth oidc saml scim federation 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 Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining remote flexibility with at least 50% time spent in-office or with customers.

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 IAM experience
  • Terraform and Github infrastructure as code
  • OAuth OIDC SAML SCIM federation protocols
  • Python or similar automation programming
  • Splunk or similar SEIM log analysis

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • NIST 800-53 and DoD control frameworks
  • Experience with Okta EntraID integration
  • User lifecycle management workflows
  • Collaborative culture in high-stakes environment

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native)
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in CS, cybersecurity, or equivalent experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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