Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Island Work Transitions Inc

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid (at least 50% in-office quarterly)
10+ years in technical security consultancy
Experience in aws or microsoft top secret clouds
Hands-on technical leadership experience
Island Work Transitions Inc is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to support U.S. federal contracts, focusing on cybersecurity functions like incident response and threat detection within air-gapped environments. The role requires U.S. citizenship and a strong background in technical security consultancy, with a preference for candidates holding an active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance

Job Summary

  • At Workday Government, your work supports U.S. federal agencies in modernizing employee lifecycle experiences.
  • You will be part of a team responsible for cybersecurity functions in a classified cloud environment.
  • The company values collaboration, integrity, and long-term investment in its people and mission.

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Island Work Transitions Inc is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to support U.S. federal contracts, focusing on cybersecurity functions like incident response and threat detection within air-gapped environments. The role requires U.S. citizenship and a strong background in technical security consultancy, with a preference for candidates holding an active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years in technical security consultancy
  • Experience in AWS or Microsoft Top Secret clouds
  • Hands-on technical leadership experience

Nice-to-have

  • Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to drive multiple projects

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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