Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - US Federal

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 (naturalized or native). Workday is expanding into the US Government air-gapped classified cloud environment. We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to help build out the team, technology, and processes to support cybersecurity in this new environment. You will be our Cyber Defense presence in the air-gapped network and will be part of a team responsible for all cybersecurity functions such as vulnerability management, incident response, threat hunting, and threat detection. You will work closely with the customers and with our Cyber Defense teams to ensure consistency across environments and develop best practices in this exciting environment.

Responsibilities

Support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government; Help build out the team, technology, and processes to support cybersecurity in the new air-gapped classified cloud environment; Serve as Cyber Defense presence in the air-gapped network; Be part of a team responsible for all cybersecurity functions such as vulnerability management, incident response, threat hunting, and threat detection; Work closely with customers and Cyber Defense teams to ensure consistency across environments and develop best practices

Requirements

10+ years of experience in technical security consultancy, security operations, response, vulnerability management, threat detection, or threat hunting; 2+ years of hands-on technical leadership experience; Experience deploying, monitoring, and managing systems in the AWS or Microsoft Top Secret clouds; Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related discipline; United States citizenship (naturalized or native) due to federal government security requirements; Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; May require a security clearance at TS/SCI w/CI Poly level

Nice to have

Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance; Master's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience; Strong understanding of platform, application, and cloud security fundamentals; Familiarity with containerized applications and their security considerations; Demonstrated knowledge of adversary TTPs (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures); Deep understanding of network and application security threats, attack techniques, and mitigation options; Experience managing vulnerability scans and effectively prioritizing actions for system owners; Experience building and maintaining investigation and/or response tools; Experience with SIEM and SOAR security technologies and solutions; Experience with hunting techniques; Able to work independently and coordinate activities across multiple teams; Ability to drive multiple projects and priorities while managing operational responsibilities; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, building positive relationships with partner organizations; Preferred DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level II certification, including a current Computing Environment (CE) credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+)

Benefits

Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus; annual refresh stock grants; comprehensive benefits; Flex Work flexible work schedule