Cybersecurity Engineer - Us Federal

Workday Inc

Reston, Virginia, USA
Base: $130,200 - $195,400 usd (reston); base: $117...
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Deep experience engineering within aws
Strong hands-on experience with kubernetes
Advanced skills in python scripting
** Workday is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join their Platform Security Engineering team, focusing on maintaining and improving security systems within a fully remote role. The ideal candidate should possess robust experience in AWS, Kubernetes, and Python, along with a proactive mindset and ability to work on U.S. Federal Government contracts. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports contracts with the U.S. Federal Government requiring all personnel to be United States citizens.
  • You will act as the primary engineering partner to the SOC, building high-fidelity tools to keep customers safe.
  • The position offers a flexible work approach where teams spend at least half of their time each quarter in the office or field.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join their Platform Security Engineering team, focusing on maintaining and improving security systems within a fully remote role. The ideal candidate should possess robust experience in AWS, Kubernetes, and Python, along with a proactive mindset and ability to work on U.S. Federal Government contracts. **

Salary

Base: $130,200 - $195,400 USD (Reston); Base: $117,800 - $210,000 USD (Other locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep experience engineering within AWS
  • Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes
  • Advanced skills in Python scripting
  • Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code Terraform
  • Ability to obtain US government security clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience building GitLab CI or Jenkins pipelines
  • Specific experience with Amazon EKS
  • Proficiency using AI tools for development
  • Experience securing large-scale SaaS products
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • May require on-site presence in DC, MD, VA area

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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