Sr Cybersecurity Engineer - Us Federal

Workday Inc

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $159,600 - $239,400 usd (primary); base: $14...
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Aws native environment engineering
Kubernetes and docker security
Python scripting and integration
** Workday Inc. is seeking a Sr Cybersecurity Engineer to join their Platform Security Engineering team in a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on the architecture, engineering, and maintenance of security systems supporting U.S. Federal Government contracts, requiring U.S. citizenship and a potential security clearance. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves building the 'observatory' of security systems rather than just monitoring alerts, focusing on architecture and engineering within a native AWS environment.
  • The position requires supporting U.S. Federal Government contracts which mandates that all personnel be United States citizens.
  • Candidates are expected to leverage AI tools as a force multiplier to accelerate development and automate repetitive tasks while ensuring scalable security infrastructure.

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** Workday Inc. is seeking a Sr Cybersecurity Engineer to join their Platform Security Engineering team in a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on the architecture, engineering, and maintenance of security systems supporting U.S. Federal Government contracts, requiring U.S. citizenship and a potential security clearance. **

Salary

Base: $159,600 - $239,400 USD (Primary); Base: $144,400 - $258,000 USD (Additional); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AWS native environment engineering
  • Kubernetes and Docker security
  • Python scripting and integration
  • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
  • US Federal contract support

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI tools and LLMs
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • GitLab CI or Jenkins pipeline experience
  • Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) expertise

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Deep AWS engineering experience
  • Advanced Python proficiency
  • Terraform Infrastructure as Code skills

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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