Principal Cloud Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $191,500 - $287,300 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
8+ years cloud engineer experience focused on iam
Managing entitlements and permissions in aws azure gcp
Infrastructure as code using github 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 position focuses on automating identity administration, authentication, and authorization using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach where employees spend at least half their time in the office or field while maintaining a strong community.

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 available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years cloud engineer experience focused on IAM
  • Managing entitlements and permissions in AWS Azure GCP
  • Infrastructure as code using Github Terraform
  • Python or other programming languages for automation
  • Integrating cloud platforms with Okta EntraID SSO
  • Familiarity with OAuth OIDC SAML SCIM protocols
  • Experience utilizing SEIM tools like Splunk

Nice-to-have

  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and DoD control frameworks
  • Understanding of user lifecycle management workflows
  • Collaboration with Cybersecurity organization teams
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators culture

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or cybersecurity
  • 8+ years of cloud engineering experience
  • Experience centralizing authentication and RBAC/PBAC

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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