Cyber Defense - Senior Soc Analyst (us Federal)

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $159,600 usd - $2...
Flexible work (50% in-office engagement per quarter with the option for remote work)
Splunk correlation searches and data model
Network, endpoint, and cloud attack techniques
Leading complex incident investigations
Workday is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst for their Cyber Defense team, focusing on cybersecurity operations and incident response for U.S. federal government contracts. The role requires strong technical expertise in security incidents, threat detection, and collaboration with various teams, while offering a supportive company culture centered around integrity and collaboration

Job Summary

  • The SOC Senior Analyst serves as a senior technical expert responsible for handling the most complex security incidents, leading deep-dive investigations, coordinating containment and remediation strategies, and supporting post-incident analysis.
  • This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens.
  • Workday is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills.

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Workday is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst for their Cyber Defense team, focusing on cybersecurity operations and incident response for U.S. federal government contracts. The role requires strong technical expertise in security incidents, threat detection, and collaboration with various teams, while offering a supportive company culture centered around integrity and collaboration.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $159,600 USD - $239,400 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $144,400 USD - $258,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Splunk correlation searches and data model
  • network, endpoint, and cloud attack techniques
  • leading complex incident investigations
  • advanced threat hunting
  • detection development

Nice-to-have

  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm
  • mission-driven work
  • building things that last

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Experience working in classified or air-gapped environments preferred
  • CISSP, GCIA, GCED, GCIH, or equivalent certifications

Work Rights

Must have U.S. citizenship

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