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

Wpma

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $231,000 usd - $346,600 usd; bonus/equity: m...
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Cybersecurity defense strategy for u.s. federal programs
Federal cybersecurity frameworks and regulations
Security operations and incident management
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

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.

Matching 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.

Salary

Base: $231,000 USD - $346,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for bonus plan or commission/bonus and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cybersecurity defense strategy 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
  • Proven experience leading security authorization/ATO processes
  • Strong understanding of modern enterprise and cloud security
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance

Work Rights

United States citizen (naturalized or native)

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