Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

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McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd (primary location), ...
Fully remote
Cyber defense in air-gapped networks
Vulnerability management and incident response
Threat hunting and threat detection
Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure infrastructure and responsible AI

Job Summary

  • Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure infrastructure and responsible AI.
  • This role involves building cybersecurity capabilities in an air-gapped classified cloud environment, including vulnerability management, incident response, and threat detection.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, providing trust, tools, and support for long-term employee growth.

Matching Summary

Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure infrastructure and responsible AI.

Salary

Base: $184,800 - $277,200 USD (Primary Location), $167,200 - $300,000 USD (Additional US Locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cyber Defense in air-gapped networks
  • Vulnerability management and incident response
  • Threat hunting and threat detection
  • AWS or Microsoft Top Secret cloud experience
  • SIEM and SOAR security technologies

Nice-to-have

  • Strong platform and application security fundamentals
  • Familiarity with containerized application security
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Curiosity matched with accountability

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years technical security experience
  • 2+ years technical leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • US citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance

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