Workday

SeniorCybersecurityEngineer

$160–160k Reston, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Workday. Skills: Kubernetes platform, Infrastructure engineering, Security engineering. Build Kubernetes platform solutions. Develop infrastructure automation”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

On site at client locations, United States citizens, Security clearance, TS/SCI w/CI Poly level

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years of hands-on experience, Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent work experience

Nice to Have

Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly, DoD 8570/8140 compliant, IAT Level II certification, current Computing Environment (CE) credential, one approved specialty certification

What You'll Do.

Build Kubernetes platform solutions

Develop infrastructure automation

Implement CI/CD pipelines

Deploy observability tools

Deploy security tools

Build core platform components

Maintain core platform components

Automate infrastructure provisioning

Automate configuration management

Automate application deployments

Provide platform support

Solve platform-related issues

Implement security standards

Maintain security standards

Build platform documentation

Maintain platform documentation

Share knowledge within team

Collaborate with other engineers

Collaborate with development teams

Stay up-to-date with technologies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Multiple locations; Diverse locations

Communication Scope

Communicate optimally; Building relationships

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 are looking for a highly motivated and Senior Engineer to join our growing Infrastructure and Platform Engineering team. You will play a critical role in building, scaling, observing and maintaining our Kubernetes-based platform and enabling our engineering organization to deliver capabilities and incremental products quickly and reliably. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, solve complicated problems, and contribute to the foundation of our infrastructure. This role requires a strong technical background, a passion for automation, and a collaborative mindset. As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for building, deploying/operating security tooling, developing security standards and implementing technical controls in support of the platforms and infrastru

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