Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

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McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 usd - $277,200 usd (primary locatio...
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Cyber defense in air-gapped network
Vulnerability management and incident response
Experience with aws or microsoft top secret clouds
** Workday is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team, supporting U.S. federal contracts and enhancing cybersecurity in air-gapped environments. The role requires extensive experience in security operations and offers a collaborative company culture focused on integrity and employee growth. **

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 a classified air-gapped cloud environment and collaborating closely with customers and Cyber Defense teams.
  • Workday offers a culture grounded in integrity, respect, and shared responsibility with flexible work arrangements and long-term investment in employees.

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** Workday is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team, supporting U.S. federal contracts and enhancing cybersecurity in air-gapped environments. The role requires extensive experience in security operations and offers a collaborative company culture focused on integrity and employee growth. **

Salary

Base: $184,800 USD - $277,200 USD (Primary location); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cyber Defense in air-gapped network
  • Vulnerability management and incident response
  • Experience with AWS or Microsoft Top Secret clouds
  • Threat hunting and threat detection
  • SIEM and SOAR security technologies

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to coordinate across multiple teams
  • Curiosity and accountability culture
  • Experience with containerized application security
  • Building investigation and response tools

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years technical security experience
  • 2+ years technical leadership experience
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Work Rights

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

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