Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
10+ years technical security experience
2+ years hands-on technical leadership
Aws or microsoft top secret cloud deployment
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 involves serving as the Cyber Defense presence responsible for vulnerability management, incident response, threat hunting, and threat detection.
  • Workday offers a competitive salary range of $184,800 to $300,000 USD along with bonus plans, stock grants, and flexible work arrangements.

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years technical security experience
  • 2+ years hands-on technical leadership
  • AWS or Microsoft Top Secret cloud deployment
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance eligibility
  • Vulnerability management and threat detection
  • SIEM and SOAR security technology experience

Nice-to-have

  • Containerized application security knowledge
  • Adversary TTPs understanding
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently across teams
  • Experience building investigation tools
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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