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

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $231,000 - $372,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid
10+ years cybersecurity experience
Federal government program management
Nist rmf and fedramp compliance
Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs, tasked with leading cybersecurity strategies and compliance for federal clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal cybersecurity frameworks and a history of managing high-performing security teams

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 expertise in federal frameworks such as FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, and DoD IL4+ to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance, with an active TS/SCI w/CI Poly preferred.

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Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs, tasked with leading cybersecurity strategies and compliance for federal clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal cybersecurity frameworks and a history of managing high-performing security teams.

Salary

Base: $231,000 - $372,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described on company website

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity experience
  • Federal government program management
  • NIST RMF and FedRAMP compliance
  • Security authorization ATO processes
  • Incident response and threat hunting
  • Zero Trust architecture implementation

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Proposal development and RFP support
  • Nation-state threat intelligence background
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity
  • Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community
  • Strong leadership and team mentorship skills

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years leading security teams
  • U.S. citizenship required for contract eligibility
  • Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Proven track record in federal ATO processes

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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