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

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $231,000 - $346,600 usd (reston); base: $209...
Hybrid
10+ years cybersecurity experience
Federal government program management
Nist rmf and sp 800-53 knowledge
This role is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy for Workday's U.S. Federal Government customers

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, and DoD directives to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Candidates must be United States citizens and possess the ability to obtain a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy for Workday's U.S. Federal Government customers.

Salary

Base: $231,000 - $346,600 USD (Reston); Base: $209,000 - $372,600 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity experience
  • Federal government program management
  • NIST RMF and SP 800-53 knowledge
  • FISMA and FedRAMP compliance
  • Security authorization ATO processes
  • Incident response and threat hunting
  • Zero Trust architecture implementation

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity
  • Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community
  • Proposal development and RFP responses
  • Cloud security in GovCloud environments
  • Strong leadership and team mentorship
  • Excellent communication with stakeholders

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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