About the Role

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 Principal 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.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent job experience.

Other Qualifications:

• 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+)

• 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.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please .

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.