Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

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

Job Summary

  • Workday Government supports U.S. federal agencies to modernize and transform employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure, responsible AI and cloud technology.
  • This role involves being the Cyber Defense presence in a classified air-gapped cloud environment, working closely with customers and teams to develop best cybersecurity practices.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, with flexible work arrangements and long-term investment in employees.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $184,800 USD - $277,200 USD (Primary Location); $167,200 USD - $300,000 USD (Additional US Locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently across teams
  • Experience with containerized application security
  • Drive 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 experience
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Experience with federal government security requirements

Work Rights

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

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