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Principal Cyber Security Engineer US Federal
Workday
USA.VA.RestonPosted Sep 15, 2026 · 4h ago$185k – $277k
Full-time$185k – $277kPrincipalHybridOther
About this role
Workday is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts. This role involves building, deploying, and operating security tooling, providing consulting to service teams, and improving infrastructure security. You will focus on addressing common security issues systematically through frameworks, tooling, and automation in both public and private cloud environments.
What we are looking for
6- Support U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring US citizenship
- Build, deploy, and operate security tooling
- Provide consulting to service teams on infrastructure security
- Develop solutions using industry-standard languages
- Experience with AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Linux, and CI/CD
- Must possess an active TS/SCI with CI polygraph clearance
Skills mentioned
5AWSGCPKubernetesLinuxCI/CD
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Requires a Ts Sci security clearance.
