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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** Workday, Inc. - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $84,000.0 - $126,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Ruby, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, Cyber Threat Analysis, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Terraform, Devsecops, Workday, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang - **Published:** October 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9240912/sr-cybersecurity-engineer ## About the Role * 7+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in engineering, with a strong emphasis on security architecture, leading complex security initiatives, and developing advanced security solutions with 2+ years focused on security governance/compliance. * Extensive and deep hands-on experience architecting, implementing, and securing infrastructure and services within major cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) at scale. * Strong proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Bash, Ruby) with the ability to develop automation for security operations, configuration management, and compliance. * Expert-level understanding and practical application of cloud security concepts, principles, architectures, and technologies, with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust, enterprise-grade security controls in complex, multi-cloud environments. * A deep, expert-level understanding of network, application, and platform security, including advanced threat landscapes, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques. * Proven experience in architecting, implementing, and evangelizing secure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and automation at scale using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, etc. Other Qualifications: * Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)) or equivalent focused training. * Proven experience implementing, auditing, and maintaining controls for major compliance frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001). * Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align senior leadership, diverse engineering teams, and non-technical stakeholders. * Proven ability to analyze complex technical security problems and propose pragmatic, business-enabling solutions. * Ability to lead technical security initiatives end-to-end, from conceptual design through successful implementation. * Exceptional ability to communicate highly technical security risks and compliance requirements into clear, quantitative business terms for executive leadership. Workday Pay Transparency Statement (For EU Locations Only) ## Description 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 Workday Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, Compliance & Trust team builds and sustains trust in Workday's cybersecurity commitments by embedding a cybersecurity-first mindset, delivering cybersecurity assurance and enabling business growth. We act as trusted advisors and change agents across Workday to protect the data of our fellow Workmates and 8000+ customers. Workday is paving the road forward with how we build, package, deploy and secure our tools and services. We're using the latest technologies to build platforms and services to support our growth while also ensuring the protection of Workday data and infrastructure is paramount., The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for defining and driving the strategic direction and implementation of security controls across the organization's infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise in infrastructure security and strong coding/automation skills to industrialize compliance and security processes. The Senior Engineer is expected to lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and significantly influence security governance decisions., * Champion the principle of translating security policies directly into testable, automated code to ensure non-bypassable compliance. * Design and execute the roadmap for industrializing and automating security governance, compliance verification, and control enforcement across the organization. * Drive the adoption of DevSecOps principles by embedding security controls directly into the CI/CD pipeline and contributing secure, reusable modules (e.g., secure Terraform/CloudFormation modules) for engineering teams.