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

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Reston, VA, USA
Base: $231,000 - $346,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid
10+ years cybersecurity experience
5+ years leading security teams
U.s. federal program management
This role is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy specifically for U.S. Federal Government customers and programs

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy specifically for U.S. Federal Government customers and programs.
  • The position requires deep experience in mature Security Operation Centers and a proven track record of building high-performing security teams in complex environments.
  • Workday offers a competitive salary range of $231,000 to $372,600 USD along with flexible work arrangements requiring at least 50% time in-office or with customers.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy specifically for U.S. Federal Government customers and programs.

Salary

Base: $231,000 - $346,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years leading security teams
  • U.S. Federal program management
  • NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53 knowledge
  • FISMA and FedRAMP compliance expertise
  • ATO process and continuous monitoring
  • Zero Trust architecture implementation

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity
  • CISSP or CISM certification
  • Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community
  • Proposal development and RFP responses
  • Nation-state threat intelligence background
  • Cloud GovCloud environment experience

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years leading security teams or programs
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • In-depth knowledge of federal frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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