Director Of Cybersecurity Defense – U.s. Federal Programs (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, Virginia, USA
Base: $231,000 - $346,600 usd (reston); base: $209...
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10+ years cybersecurity experience
Lead security teams for federal programs
Nist rmf and nist sp 800-53 knowledge
** Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs based in Reston, Virginia. This role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly with federal regulations, and involves leading a team focused on protecting government systems and data. **

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 frameworks.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing tools to grow and support for long-term career development.

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** Workday is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs based in Reston, Virginia. This role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly with federal regulations, and involves leading a team focused on protecting government systems and data. **

Salary

Base: $231,000 - $346,600 USD (Reston); Base: $209,000 - $372,000 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity experience
  • Lead security teams for federal programs
  • NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53 knowledge
  • FISMA and FedRAMP compliance expertise
  • ATO process and continuous monitoring
  • Zero Trust architecture implementation
  • Incident response and threat hunting

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
  • Cloud security in GovCloud environments
  • Nation-state threat intelligence background
  • Strong communication with non-technical audiences

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years leading security teams or programs
  • U.S. citizenship required for contract eligibility
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
  • CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification preferred

Work Rights

Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native)

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