Principal Cloud Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $191,500 - $287,300 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
8+ years as a cloud engineer focused on iam
Experience with aws azure entraid or gcp
Proficiency in infrastructure as code using terraform
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment

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 team focuses on modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations for federal agencies while ensuring rigorous compliance and security.
  • Candidates will automate identity administration and authorization using CI/CD pipelines and collaborate with the broader Cybersecurity organization at Workday Government.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment.

Salary

Base: $191,500 - $287,300 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years as a cloud engineer focused on IAM
  • Experience with AWS Azure EntraID or GCP
  • Proficiency in infrastructure as code using Terraform
  • Knowledge of OAuth OIDC SAML and SCIM protocols
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and DoD control frameworks
  • Experience with SEIM tools like Splunk for log analysis
  • Background in user lifecycle management workflows
  • Collaborative mindset with cybersecurity organizations

Key Requirements

  • US Citizenship (naturalized or native) required
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • 8+ years of experience as a cloud engineer

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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