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

Workday

Reston, Virginia, United States
Base: $231,000 - $346,600 usd (reston); base: $209...
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10+ years cybersecurity experience
Federal government program management
Nist rmf and nist sp 800-53 expertise
** Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs, responsible for leading cybersecurity initiatives and compliance for federal customers. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in cybersecurity management within U.S. Federal frameworks, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset. **

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 experience in mature Security Operation Centers and managing compliance with federal regulations like FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing tools to grow and support for long-term career development.

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** Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs, responsible for leading cybersecurity initiatives and compliance for federal customers. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in cybersecurity management within U.S. Federal frameworks, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity
  • Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community
  • Proposal development and RFP responses
  • Nation-state threat intelligence background
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification preferred
  • 5+ years leading security teams
  • Experience with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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