Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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 within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring rigorous cybersecurity standards

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring rigorous cybersecurity standards.
  • The position involves building out the team, technology, and processes for cyber defense, including vulnerability management and incident response.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing tools to grow and support for long-term investment in people.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts within an air-gapped classified cloud environment requiring rigorous cybersecurity standards.

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 technical security consultancy experience
  • 2+ years hands-on technical leadership experience
  • Experience with AWS or Microsoft Top Secret clouds
  • Vulnerability management and threat detection skills
  • SIEM and SOAR security technology proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Adversary TTPs knowledge and mitigation expertise
  • Containerized application security familiarity
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently across teams

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native) required
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • 10+ years of experience in security operations or consulting
  • 2+ years of technical leadership experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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