Director Of Cybersecurity Defense – U.s. Federal Programs (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $231,000 - $346,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid
10+ years cybersecurity experience
U.s. federal government program management
Nist rmf and nist sp 800-53 expertise
This role is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy for Workday's U.S. Federal Government customers

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy for Workday's U.S. Federal Government customers.
  • The position requires deep experience in mature Security Operation Centers and a proven track record of building high-performing security teams.
  • Workday offers a competitive salary range, flexible work arrangements requiring at least 50% time in-office or field, and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy for Workday's U.S. Federal Government customers.

Salary

Base: $231,000 - $346,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as linked

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity experience
  • U.S. Federal government program management
  • NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53 expertise
  • FISMA and FedRAMP compliance leadership
  • Security authorization and ATO processes
  • Zero Trust architecture implementation
  • Incident response and threat hunting

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity
  • Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community
  • Proposal development and RFP responses
  • Nation-state threat intelligence background
  • Strong communication with non-technical audiences

Key Requirements

  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years leading security teams
  • Active security clearance preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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