Principal Cloud Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $191,500 - $287,300 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
8+ years cloud engineer iam experience
Manage entitlements permissions aws azure gcp
Infrastructure as code terraform github
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring strict security adherence

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring strict security adherence.
  • The ideal candidate will automate identity administration, authentication, and authorization using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach where employees spend at least half their time in-office or with customers while maintaining a mission-driven culture.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring strict security adherence.

Salary

Base: $191,500 - $287,300 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years cloud engineer IAM experience
  • Manage entitlements permissions AWS Azure GCP
  • Infrastructure as code Terraform Github
  • Python automation tool development
  • OAuth OIDC SAML SCIM federation protocols
  • SIEM tools Splunk log analysis

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • NIST 800-53 DoD Intel framework knowledge
  • Identity governance workflow expertise
  • Collaborative team culture fit
  • Mission-driven work ethic

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or Cybersecurity
  • 8+ years of cloud engineering experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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