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

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $231,000 - $346,600 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid
10+ years cybersecurity experience
Federal government program management
Nist rmf and sp 800-53 expertise
Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for its U.S. Federal Programs, based in Reston, VA. This leadership role involves developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies for federal clients, managing compliance with federal regulations, and leading a team of security professionals

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Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for its U.S. Federal Programs, based in Reston, VA. This leadership role involves developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies for federal clients, managing compliance with federal regulations, and leading a team of security professionals.

Salary

Base: $231,000 - $346,600 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

  • 10+ years cybersecurity experience
  • Federal government program management
  • NIST RMF and SP 800-53 expertise
  • FISMA and FedRAMP compliance
  • Security authorization ATO processes
  • Incident response and threat hunting
  • Zero Trust architecture implementation

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity
  • Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community
  • Proposal development and RFP responses
  • Cloud security in GovCloud environments
  • Strong leadership and team mentorship
  • Excellent communication with stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years leading security teams
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certifications preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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