Senior Principal Security Engineer

Workday

Atlanta, GA, USA
Base: $205,600 - $348,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (at least 50% of time in the office each quarter)
12+ years cybersecurity experience
Cloud security aws azure gcp
Identity access management iam
Workday is seeking a Senior Principal Security Engineer to serve as a strategic liaison within its Cybersecurity & Trust organization. The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in leading complex security initiatives and collaborating across technical teams, while fostering a culture of innovation and support within the organization

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the strategic 'Front Door' and primary technical contact for the Enterprise Security organization, bridging high-level strategy with hands-on execution.
  • The position requires a multidisciplinary veteran capable of tackling sophisticated security challenges while mentoring engineers and influencing senior partners on critical investments.
  • Workday offers flexible work arrangements requiring at least half-time in-office presence, along with competitive compensation including base salary, bonuses, and stock grants.

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Workday is seeking a Senior Principal Security Engineer to serve as a strategic liaison within its Cybersecurity & Trust organization. The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in leading complex security initiatives and collaborating across technical teams, while fostering a culture of innovation and support within the organization.

Salary

Base: $205,600 - $348,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years cybersecurity experience
  • Cloud security AWS Azure GCP
  • Identity Access Management IAM
  • Zero Trust architectures
  • Infrastructure as code Terraform
  • Security tool familiarity SASE CSPM

Nice-to-have

  • Emotional intelligence for influence
  • Strategic problem solving skills
  • Executive communication abilities
  • Mentorship of engineering teams
  • Risk analysis expertise

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science
  • Advanced certifications like CISSP-ISSAP or CCSP preferred
  • 5+ years in Lead/Principal/Staf capacity
  • Deep proficiency in Cloud Security and Zero Trust

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