Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
10+ years technical security consultancy experience
2+ years hands-on technical leadership experience
Experience with aws or microsoft top secret clouds
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring rigorous cybersecurity defense

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring rigorous cybersecurity defense.
  • The team focuses on modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations for federal agencies while maintaining high-impact operational security.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing tools for growth and the trust to take risks in mission-driven work.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring rigorous cybersecurity defense.

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 technical security consultancy experience
  • 2+ years hands-on technical leadership experience
  • Experience with AWS or Microsoft Top Secret clouds
  • Vulnerability management and threat detection skills
  • SIEM and SOAR security technology expertise

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Knowledge of containerized application security
  • Understanding of adversary TTPs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently across teams

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native) required
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years in security operations or vulnerability management
  • 2+ years in technical leadership roles

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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