Senior Principal Security Engineer

Harkett

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 all aspects of the business

Job Summary

  • Workday’s Cybersecurity & Trust organization safeguards personal and financial information for millions and integrates security into all aspects of the business.
  • The Senior Principal Security Engineer acts as the primary technical liaison bridging Enterprise Security with broader technology teams to ensure proactive and scalable security posture.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote work, a supportive culture rooted in integrity and empathy, and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Matching Summary

Workday’s Cybersecurity & Trust organization safeguards personal and financial information for millions and integrates security into all aspects of the business.

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: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Network Security
  • Zero Trust architectures
  • Secure SDLC and infrastructure-as-code
  • Automation-first security operations
  • Multi-functional collaboration leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Emotional intelligence for influence
  • Mentorship and technical leadership
  • Communication mastery with executives
  • Creative technical decision facilitation
  • Security threat modeling and risk analysis
  • Building positive internal and external relationships

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years lead/principal role experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field
  • Advanced certifications preferred (CISSP-ISSAP, CCSP)
  • Experience with security tools like SASE, SSPM, DSPM, CSPM, DLP, IDP, EDR, EDM

Work Rights

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