Principal Cloud Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $191,500 - $287,300 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
8+ years as a cloud engineer focused on iam
Experience with aws azure or gcp entitlements
Proficiency in infrastructure as code using terraform
This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations within secure, air-gapped cloud environments

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations within secure, air-gapped cloud environments.
  • The ideal candidate will automate identity administration and authorization using CI/CD pipelines while ensuring compliance with strict federal security requirements.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing the trust and tools necessary for engineers to tackle big challenges with bold ideas.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations within secure, air-gapped cloud environments.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years as a cloud engineer focused on IAM
  • Experience with AWS Azure or GCP entitlements
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
  • Knowledge of OAuth OIDC SAML and SCIM protocols
  • Experience automating identity workflows in Python

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and DoD control frameworks
  • Experience with SEIM tools like Splunk for auditing
  • Understanding of user lifecycle management workflows
  • Ability to work collaboratively in high-stakes environments

Key Requirements

  • Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native)
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or cybersecurity
  • 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering and IAM

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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