Principal Cyber Security Engineer, Soc Lead (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd (reston); base: $167...
Fully remote
10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
5+ years leading security operations personnel
Deep experience operating splunk siem platforms
The SOC Lead will provide technical and operational leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments

Job Summary

  • The SOC Lead will provide technical and operational leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments.
  • This role is responsible for overseeing 24x7 monitoring operations, incident response coordination, escalation management, and continuous improvement of SOC processes.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time each quarter in the office or field with customers.

Matching Summary

The SOC Lead will provide technical and operational leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD (Reston); Base: $167,200 - $300,000 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
  • 5+ years leading security operations personnel
  • Deep experience operating Splunk SIEM platforms
  • Experience managing incident response lifecycle NIST SP 800-61r3
  • Experience supporting secure cloud environments air-gapped networks

Nice-to-have

  • Strong understanding of adversary TTPs MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Experience with SOAR platforms Tines security automation
  • Proven ability to manage escalations high-severity incidents
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators culture fit

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Engineering or equivalent
  • Certifications meeting DoD 8570 requirements

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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