Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

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McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd (mclean, va); $167,2...
Hybrid (minimum 50% in-office time each quarter)
Cyber defense in air-gapped network
Vulnerability management and incident response
Experience with aws or microsoft top secret clouds
The job posting is for a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer at Workday, focusing on supporting U.S. Federal Government contracts related to cybersecurity. The role requires extensive experience in security operations and hands-on technical leadership, with a strong emphasis on integrity and collaboration within a mission-driven company culture

Job Summary

  • Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure, responsible AI and cloud technology.
  • This role involves building cybersecurity capabilities in an air-gapped classified cloud environment, supporting federal contracts requiring US citizenship and security clearance.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, with flexible work arrangements and a commitment to long-term investment in employees.

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The job posting is for a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer at Workday, focusing on supporting U.S. Federal Government contracts related to cybersecurity. The role requires extensive experience in security operations and hands-on technical leadership, with a strong emphasis on integrity and collaboration within a mission-driven company culture.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD (McLean, VA); $167,200 - $300,000 USD (additional US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cyber Defense in air-gapped network
  • Vulnerability management and incident response
  • Experience with AWS or Microsoft Top Secret clouds
  • Threat hunting and detection
  • SIEM and SOAR security technologies
  • Network and application security expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and across teams
  • Curiosity matched with accountability
  • Ambition paired with trust
  • Experience with containerized application security

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years technical security experience
  • 2+ years technical leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Must be United States citizen

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance

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