Workday

Principal Cyber Security Engineer US Federal

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Reston, VA, USAStaff+
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Base Salary

$167k - $300k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Build, deploy, and operate infrastructure cybersecurity tooling and automated security controls.
  • Develop frameworks, tools, and automation to address common security issues systematically and at scale.
  • Provide security services, infrastructure-security guidance, and consulting to service teams.
  • Improve security toolchains and threat-defense capabilities across public and private cloud infrastructure.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required for work supporting the applicable federal government contracts.
  • Applicants must already possess a valid and active TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph.
  • Experience with Linux operating systems or containers.
  • Experience with a development, scripting, or automation language.
  • Knowledge of cloud security and AWS or GCP.
  • Knowledge of threat modeling, security policy, NIST 800-53 security standards, and functional requirements.
  • Knowledge or experience with infrastructure as code, Kubernetes, REST API, HTTP, container security, encryption functions, and authorization schemas.
  • Preferred qualifications include DoD 8570/8140 compliance with at least IAT Level II certification, a current Computing Environment credential, and an approved specialty certification such as CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, or CASP+.

Benefits

  • Flexible work combining remote and in-person work, with at least 50% of each quarter spent in the office or in the field.
  • May require onsite work at client locations in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.
  • Potential eligibility for the Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus and annual refresh stock grants.
  • Workday provides comprehensive benefits and reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants.
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About Workday

10,000+ employees

Workday builds cloud-based enterprise applications for human capital management and financial management, including payroll, time tracking, expenses, planning, and procurement, sold on a subscription basis with professional services. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, it is a public company traded on NASDAQ as WDAY. Organizations worldwide use Workday to unify HR and finance data, automate processes, and apply AI to workforce and financial operations.

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