Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $184,800 - $277,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
10+ years technical security experience
2+ years hands-on technical leadership
Aws or microsoft top secret cloud deployment
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 ensure consistency across environments.
  • Workday offers a competitive base salary ranging from $184,800 to $300,000 USD along with bonus plans, stock grants, and flexible work arrangements.

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; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years technical security experience
  • 2+ years hands-on technical leadership
  • AWS or Microsoft Top Secret cloud deployment
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance eligibility
  • Vulnerability management and prioritization
  • SIEM and SOAR technology experience

Nice-to-have

  • Containerized application security knowledge
  • Adversary TTPs deep understanding
  • Investigation and response tool building
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently across teams

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in security consultancy or operations
  • 2+ years of technical leadership experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Must be a US citizen (naturalized or native)

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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