Senior Principal Security Engineer

Embeda

Atlanta, GA, United States
Base: $205,600 - $308,400 usd (atlanta); $195,400 ...
Fully remote
Cloud security (aws/azure/gcp)
Identity and access management (iam)
Network security
The Senior Principal Security Engineer acts as the strategic interface and primary technical contact for the Enterprise Security organization, bridging high-level strategy with hands-on execution

Job Summary

  • The Senior Principal Security Engineer acts as the strategic interface and primary technical contact for the Enterprise Security organization, bridging high-level strategy with hands-on execution.
  • Workday’s Cybersecurity & Trust organization safeguards personal and financial information for millions, nurturing a security-first mentality embedded in everything they do.
  • The company offers flexible work arrangements combining in-person and remote work, along with competitive compensation including base salary, bonuses, and stock grants.

Matching Summary

The Senior Principal Security Engineer acts as the strategic interface and primary technical contact for the Enterprise Security organization, bridging high-level strategy with hands-on execution.

Salary

Base: $205,600 - $308,400 USD (Atlanta); $195,400 - $348,000 USD (other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Network Security
  • Zero Trust architectures
  • Secure SDLC expertise
  • Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
  • Automation-first security operations

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship and leadership influence
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic problem solving
  • Communication mastery
  • Security threat modeling experience
  • Risk analysis and control definition
  • Building positive internal and external relationships

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years in lead or principal role
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field
  • Advanced certifications preferred (CISSP-ISSAP, CCSP)
  • Experience with SASE, SSPM, DSPM, CSPM, DLP, IDP, EDR, EDM
  • Proven ability to lead multi-functional teams
  • Strong communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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