Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
10+ years technical security experience
2+ years hands-on technical leadership
Aws or microsoft top secret cloud deployment
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment.
  • The team is responsible for cybersecurity functions including vulnerability management, incident response, threat hunting, and threat detection.
  • Workday offers a competitive salary range of $184,800 to $300,000 USD along with bonus plans and stock grants.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years technical security experience
  • 2+ years hands-on technical leadership
  • AWS or Microsoft Top Secret cloud deployment
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance capability
  • SIEM and SOAR security technology expertise

Nice-to-have

  • containerized application security knowledge
  • adversary TTPs understanding
  • vulnerability scan prioritization skills
  • investigation tool building experience
  • strong written and verbal communication

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • US Citizenship (naturalized or native) required
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • 10+ years in security consultancy or operations
  • Experience managing systems in AWS or MS Top Secret clouds

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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