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

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $231,000 - $346,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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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, based in Reston, VA. The role involves leading cybersecurity strategies for federal clients, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and overseeing a team of security professionals. **

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 strict adherence to federal regulations like FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST frameworks.
  • 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, based in Reston, VA. The role involves leading cybersecurity strategies for federal clients, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and overseeing a team of security professionals. **

Salary

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

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
  • Zero Trust architecture implementation
  • Incident response and threat hunting

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 communication with non-technical audiences

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required for contract eligibility
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • 10+ years progressive cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years leading security teams
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certifications preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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