Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $184,800 usd - $2...
Hybrid (50% in-office time required quarterly)
Cyber defense in air-gapped network
Vulnerability management
Incident response
Workday is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on cybersecurity in classified cloud environments. The role requires extensive experience in security consultancy and operations, with a strong emphasis on leadership, technical skills, and collaboration within a mission-driven team

Job Summary

  • This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government, expanding into the US Government air-gapped classified cloud environment.
  • You will be our Cyber Defense presence in the air-gapped network and will be part of a team responsible for all cybersecurity functions such as vulnerability management, incident response, threat hunting, and threat detection.
  • The work supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations—so they can operate with greater clarity, accountability, and trust.

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Workday is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on cybersecurity in classified cloud environments. The role requires extensive experience in security consultancy and operations, with a strong emphasis on leadership, technical skills, and collaboration within a mission-driven team.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $184,800 USD - $277,200 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $167,200 USD - $300,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cyber Defense in air-gapped network
  • Vulnerability management
  • Incident response
  • Threat hunting
  • Threat detection
  • Deploying systems in AWS/Microsoft Top Secret clouds

Nice-to-have

  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • Building smarter solutions
  • Supporting customers
  • Creating a space where everyone belongs

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in technical security consultancy, security operations, response, vulnerability management, threat detection, or threat hunting
  • 2+ years of hands-on technical leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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