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Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - US Federal
Workday
USA.VA.RestonPosted Aug 19, 2026 · 5h ago$185k – $277k
Full-time$185k – $277kPrincipalHybridSaaS
About this role
Workday is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on cybersecurity within air-gapped classified cloud environments. This role involves building out teams, technology, and processes to ensure robust security for sensitive government data, including vulnerability management, incident response, and threat hunting.
What we are looking for
6- Support U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring US citizenship
- Build cybersecurity for air-gapped classified cloud environments
- Manage vulnerability management, incident response, and threat hunting
- Collaborate with customers and internal Cyber Defense teams
- Requires ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
- 10+ years of technical security experience
Skills mentioned
1AWS
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Requires a Ts Sci security clearance.
