Principal Cyber Security Engineer, Soc Lead (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
5+ years leading security operations personnel
Deep experience tuning splunk siem platforms
** Workday is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Engineer to lead their Security Operations Center (SOC) for U.S. federal contracts. The role focuses on ensuring operational excellence, incident response, and fostering a collaborative environment while supporting mission-driven work within a flexible, inclusive workplace. **

Job Summary

  • The role provides technical leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments including air-gapped environments.
  • Applicants must be United States citizens and have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Workday offers flexible work arrangements requiring at least half of the time in-office or in the field while providing competitive compensation and benefits.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Engineer to lead their Security Operations Center (SOC) for U.S. federal contracts. The role focuses on ensuring operational excellence, incident response, and fostering a collaborative environment while supporting mission-driven work within a flexible, inclusive workplace. **

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
  • 5+ years leading security operations personnel
  • Deep experience tuning Splunk SIEM platforms
  • Experience managing NIST SP 800-61r3 incident response
  • Experience supporting air-gapped network environments

Nice-to-have

  • Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Experience with Tines SOAR platform
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional Red Blue teams
  • Proven ability to manage high-severity escalations
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators culture

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • TS/SCI security clearance eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent
  • DoD 8570 certification requirements

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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