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
5+ years leading security teams
U.s. federal government program management
Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs, based in Reston, VA, to lead cybersecurity initiatives for federal customers. The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly within federal regulations and frameworks, to manage and improve security operations while building a high-performing team

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy for Workday's U.S. Federal Government customers.
  • The position requires deep experience in mature Security Operation Centers and strict adherence to federal regulations like FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing employees with the trust to take risks and tools to grow within a Fortune 500 environment.

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Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs, based in Reston, VA, to lead cybersecurity initiatives for federal customers. The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly within federal regulations and frameworks, to manage and improve security operations while building a high-performing team.

Salary

Base: $231,000 - $346,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years leading security teams
  • U.S. Federal government program management
  • NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53 knowledge
  • FISMA and FedRAMP compliance expertise
  • Security authorization and ATO processes
  • Incident management and response coordination

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity
  • Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community
  • Proposal development and RFP responses
  • Nation-state threat intelligence background
  • Strong communication with non-technical audiences
  • Cloud security in GovCloud environments

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years leading security teams or programs
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Proven track record of federal security authorizations

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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