Principal Cloud Engineer (us Federal)

IKSB

McLean, VA, US
Base: $191,500 - $287,300 usd (primary location), ...
Fully remote
Managing entitlements and permissions in cloud services
Automating identity administration and authorization
Infrastructure as code using ci/cd pipelines
Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure, operational cloud technology

Job Summary

  • Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure, operational cloud technology.
  • This role involves building and automating IAM solutions for classified cloud environments, requiring collaboration with cybersecurity and cloud engineering teams.
  • Workday offers a culture grounded in integrity, respect, and shared responsibility, with investment in employee growth and flexible work arrangements.

Matching Summary

Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure, operational cloud technology.

Salary

Base: $191,500 - $287,300 USD (primary location), $173,300 - $309,600 USD (additional locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Managing entitlements and permissions in cloud services
  • Automating identity administration and authorization
  • Infrastructure as code using CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with OAUTH, OIDC, SAML, SCIM protocols
  • Integration with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Experience with SEIM tools like Splunk

Nice-to-have

  • Curious and courageous collaborator
  • Culture rooted in integrity and empathy
  • Mission-driven work with federal agencies
  • Flexible hybrid work environment

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years cloud engineering experience focused on IAM
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Experience with RBAC/PBAC and centralized authentication/authorization
  • Proficiency with Github and Terraform for infrastructure as code
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or cybersecurity
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and DoD/Intel control frameworks
  • U.S. citizenship required

Work Rights

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

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