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

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Primary base: $231,000 usd - $346,600 usd; + us lo...
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Cybersecurity defense for u.s. federal programs
Federal cybersecurity frameworks and regulations
Security operations and incident management
** Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs, responsible for leading cybersecurity strategies and compliance for federal clients. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in federal cybersecurity regulations and a strong foundation in security operations. **

Job Summary

  • The Cybersecurity Defense Director for Workday Government is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy and continuous improvement of cybersecurity for our U.S. Federal Government customers and programs.
  • This role will oversee a team of security professionals, drive compliance with applicable federal regulations and frameworks, and partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to protect systems, data, and mission-critical services.
  • The ideal candidate brings deep experience in mature Security Operation Centers, U.S. Federal cybersecurity requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, DoD, DHS/CISA directives), a strong technical foundation, and a proven track record of building and leading high-performing security teams in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

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** Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs, responsible for leading cybersecurity strategies and compliance for federal clients. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in federal cybersecurity regulations and a strong foundation in security operations. **

Salary

Primary Base: $231,000 USD - $346,600 USD; Additional US Locations Base: $209,000 USD - $372,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Role may be eligible for bonus/commission/stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cybersecurity defense for U.S. Federal programs
  • Federal cybersecurity frameworks and regulations
  • Security operations and incident management
  • Zero Trust principles and modern security architectures
  • Team leadership and talent development

Nice-to-have

  • AI platform for managing people
  • Culture of integrity, empathy, and enthusiasm
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Meaningful work with supportive colleagues

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity
  • 5+ years leading security teams or programs
  • Demonstrated experience managing cybersecurity for U.S. Federal Government programs
  • In-depth knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, FISMA, FedRAMP, IL
  • Proven experience leading security authorization/ATO processes
  • Strong understanding of modern enterprise and cloud security
  • Demonstrated success in incident management

Work Rights

Must be a United States citizen

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