Workday
PrincipalCybersecurityEngineer-USFederal
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“Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - US Federal at Workday. Skills: Platform Security Engineering, AWS Security, Kubernetes Security, Security as Code. Design security stack lifecycle. Maintain security stack lifecycle”
What You'll Achieve.
Empower internal teams; Build robust tools
Industry & Context.
High-agency problem solving; Root cause analysis
United States citizen, Security clearance, On site in DMV area
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
United States citizens, AWS Mastery, Kubernetes (K8s) experience, Docker experience, Python proficiency, Terraform experience, AI tools proficiency, Data synthesis ability
Nice to Have
TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance, DoD 8570/8140 compliant, IAT Level II certification, CompTIA CySA+ certification, GICSP certification, CASP+ certification, EKS specialization, SaaS security experience
What You'll Do.
Design security stack lifecycle
Maintain security stack lifecycle
Secure Kubernetes clusters
Manage Kubernetes clusters
Monitor Kubernetes clusters
Scale tooling with infrastructure
Deploy security infrastructure
Manage security infrastructure
Bridge gaps with Python
Accelerate development with AI
Optimize code with AI
Automate tasks with AI
Build insight dashboards
Integrate security tooling
Ensure agile engineering
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Platform Security Engineering team; SOC partner; Internal teams; Developer workflow integration
Communication Scope
Visual insights; Actionable insights
Process & Methodology
Program management, Agile
Full Job Description
**Your work days are brighter here.** We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. **About the Team** We aren’t looking for someone to monitor dashboards or hunt for alerts—we need the engineer who builds the "observatory" itself. As a member of our Platform Security Engineering team, you will be responsible for the architecture, engineering, and maintenance of the systems that protect the Workday product. Operating entirely within AWS, you will treat "Security as Code," ensuring our Vulnerability Management, SIEM, and SOAR tools are robust, scalable, and automated. You are the primary engineering partner to our SOC, building the high-fidelity tools they rely on to keep our customers safe. **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 work
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