Principal Cloud Engineer (us Federal)

Epic

McLean, VA, US
Base: $191,500 - $287,300 usd (primary location), ...
Fully remote
Managing entitlements and permissions in cloud
Automating identity administration and authorization
Infrastructure as code using ci/cd pipelines
Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure cloud technology

Job Summary

  • Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure cloud technology.
  • This role involves building IAM solutions in an air-gapped classified cloud environment for DoD and Intel agencies, requiring collaboration across cybersecurity teams.
  • Workday offers a culture grounded in integrity, respect, and shared responsibility, with opportunities for long-term growth and flexible work arrangements.

Matching Summary

Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure cloud technology.

Salary

Base: $191,500 - $287,300 USD (primary location), $173,300 - $309,600 USD (additional locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Managing entitlements and permissions in cloud
  • Automating identity administration and authorization
  • Infrastructure as code using CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with OAUTH, OIDC, SAML, SCIM protocols
  • Experience with AWS, Azure/EntraID or GCP
  • Integration with centralized authentication tools
  • Use of SEIM tools like Splunk for analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Curious and courageous collaborator
  • Culture rooted in integrity and empathy
  • Mission-driven work with federal agencies
  • Supportive and growth-oriented environment
  • Flexible work with hybrid in-office schedule

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years cloud engineering experience focused on IAM
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required due to federal contracts
  • Experience with RBAC/PBAC and identity governance workflows
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or cybersecurity
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and DoD/Intel control frameworks

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance

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