Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

WORKDAY AUSTRALIA PTY

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $300,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (50% in-office time quarterly)
10+ years technical security experience
2+ years hands-on technical leadership
Aws or microsoft top secret cloud deployment
Workday Australia Pty is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on cybersecurity functions such as vulnerability management and threat detection in an air-gapped environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, technical leadership, and familiarity with cloud systems, with an emphasis on collaboration and integrity within the company's supportive culture

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment.
  • The position involves serving as the Cyber Defense presence responsible for vulnerability management, incident response, threat hunting, and threat detection.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience along with 10+ years of technical security consultancy experience.

Matching Summary

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Workday Australia Pty is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on cybersecurity functions such as vulnerability management and threat detection in an air-gapped environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, technical leadership, and familiarity with cloud systems, with an emphasis on collaboration and integrity within the company's supportive culture.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $300,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years technical security experience
  • 2+ years hands-on technical leadership
  • AWS or Microsoft Top Secret cloud deployment
  • Vulnerability management and threat detection
  • SIEM and SOAR security technologies

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Containerized application security knowledge
  • Adversary TTPs understanding
  • Investigation and response tool building
  • Curious minds and courageous collaboration

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native)
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years in security operations or consultancy
  • 2+ years in technical leadership roles

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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