Workday · 3 hours ago
Cybersecurity Engineer - US Federal
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expWorkday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support cybersecurity functions for U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on vulnerability management, incident response, and threat detection within an air-gapped environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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 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
Qualification
Required
5+ 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
This role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
Preferred
An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred
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
Benefits
Workday Bonus Plan
Annual refresh stock grants
Company
Workday
Workday provides SaaS-based enterprise solutions for a company's human resources and financial management activities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.23BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.New Enterprise AssociatesGreylock
2025-09-16Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2012-10-12IPO
2011-10-24Series F· $85M
Leadership Team
Aneel Bhusri
CEO and Co-Founder
Peter Bailis
Chief Technology Officer
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