Senior Principal Security Engineer

ZeroAOG

Atlanta, GA, United States
Base: $205,600 - $308,400 usd (atlanta); $195,400 ...
Fully remote
Cloud security (aws/azure/gcp)
Identity and access management (iam)
Network security
Workday’s Cybersecurity & Trust organization safeguards personal and financial information for millions and integrates security into the core of its technology

Job Summary

  • Workday’s Cybersecurity & Trust organization safeguards personal and financial information for millions and integrates security into the core of its technology.
  • The Senior Principal Security Engineer acts as the primary technical contact for Enterprise Security, bridging strategy and execution while mentoring and influencing across teams.
  • The company offers a flexible hybrid work model, competitive salary ranges, bonuses, stock grants, and a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.

Matching Summary

Workday’s Cybersecurity & Trust organization safeguards personal and financial information for millions and integrates security into the core of its technology.

Salary

Base: $205,600 - $308,400 USD (Atlanta); $195,400 - $348,000 USD (other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Network Security
  • Zero Trust architectures
  • Secure SDLC expertise
  • Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
  • Automation-first security operations

Nice-to-have

  • Emotional intelligence and leadership through influence
  • Strategic problem solving
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Security threat modeling and risk analysis
  • Communication mastery for technical and executive audiences

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years in Cybersecurity
  • 5+ years in Lead, Principal, or Staff-level role
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field
  • Preferred advanced certifications (CISSP-ISSAP, CCSP)
  • Experience with SASE, SSPM, DSPM, CSPM, DLP, IDP, EDR, EDM
  • Proven experience working with executives and engineering teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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