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Sr Active Defense Engineer
Workday
USA.VA.RestonPosted Aug 5, 2026 · 2h ago$160k – $239k
Full-time$160k – $239kSeniorHybridSaaS
About this role
Workday is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their Active Defense team. This role involves protecting the organization from cyber threats by analyzing data, testing defenses, and developing AI-assisted detection and response capabilities. You will collaborate with various teams to understand the threat landscape, execute threat hunting, and identify vulnerabilities.
What we are looking for
6- 8+ years in incident response, intelligence analysis, vulnerability assessment, security engineering, or security operations
- Experience researching cybersecurity threats and creating security solutions
- Experience using AI-based discovery and exploit creation tools
- Proficiency in Python, Java, Kotlin, Scala, or JavaScript
- Experience responding to cybersecurity incidents and mitigating threats
- Experience executing red team engagements and bypassing security controls
