Principal Cyber Security Engineer, Soc Lead (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
10+ years cybersecurity operations experience
5+ years leading security operations personnel
Deep experience with splunk siem platforms
The role provides technical and operational leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments

Job Summary

  • The role provides technical and operational leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments.
  • Candidates must be United States citizens due to federal government security requirements for the contracts involved.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm with flexible work arrangements requiring at least half time in-office.

Matching Summary

The role provides technical and operational leadership for the Cyber Defense Security Operations Center supporting U.S. Government SaaS deployments.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Experience with SOAR platforms like Tines
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional Red and Blue teams
  • Proven ability to manage high-severity escalations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
  • Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
  • Certifications meeting DoD 8570 requirements

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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