Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - Us Federal

Workday Inc

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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Aws architecture and engineering
Kubernetes and docker lifecycle management
Python software engineering proficiency
** Workday Inc is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer for its Platform Security Engineering team, focusing on safeguarding its products through robust architecture and engineering within AWS. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly with Kubernetes, Python, and Infrastructure as Code, and must be a U.S. citizen due to federal contract requirements. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves building the core security observatory and tools rather than just monitoring alerts.
  • The position requires designing and maintaining a robust security stack including Vulnerability Management, SIEM, and SOAR within a native AWS environment.
  • Candidates must be US citizens eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance.

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** Workday Inc is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer for its Platform Security Engineering team, focusing on safeguarding its products through robust architecture and engineering within AWS. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly with Kubernetes, Python, and Infrastructure as Code, and must be a U.S. citizen due to federal contract requirements. **

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

  • AWS architecture and engineering
  • Kubernetes and Docker lifecycle management
  • Python software engineering proficiency
  • Terraform Infrastructure as Code
  • US citizenship requirement
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance eligibility

Nice-to-have

  • AI tool and LLM usage for development
  • Proactive ownership mindset
  • Experience with GitLab CI or GitHub Actions
  • EKS production workload management
  • SaaS scale security background

Key Requirements

  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Deep experience with AWS Compute, Storage, Networking, and Security
  • Advanced proficiency in Python scripting
  • Heavy hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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