Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, Virginia, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd (mclean); base: $167...
Fully remote
10+ years technical security consultancy experience
2+ years hands-on technical leadership experience
Experience with aws or microsoft top secret clouds
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment.
  • The team is responsible for cybersecurity functions including vulnerability management, incident response, threat hunting, and threat detection to support federal modernization efforts.
  • Workday offers a competitive salary range of $184,800 to $300,000 USD along with flexible work arrangements requiring at least 50% time in-office or field.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring personnel to be United States citizens working in an air-gapped classified cloud environment.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years technical security consultancy experience
  • 2+ years hands-on technical leadership experience
  • Experience with AWS or Microsoft Top Secret clouds
  • Strong understanding of platform and cloud security fundamentals
  • Experience managing vulnerability scans and prioritizing actions

Nice-to-have

  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Familiarity with containerized application security
  • Demonstrated knowledge of adversary TTPs
  • Experience building investigation and response tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • 10+ years experience in security operations or consulting
  • 2+ years technical leadership experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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