Cybersecurity GRC US Federal

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About the Team

About the Role

This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which due to federal government security requirements mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native).

The Cybersecurity GRC - Public Sector role is a critical part of Workdays GRC function and will work as a key team member leading the design implementation and assessment of Workdays US National Security offerings. You will play a vital role in ensuring continued compliance across public sector frameworks assist in prioritizing future system changes and manage the audit lifecycle for the various DoD and IC programs. You will lead security and compliance related interactions with Workdays National Security customers and advise internal business partners on risk and compliance requirements related to the product development lifecycle and other strategic organizational initiatives.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an equivalent governance risk & compliance and/or related engineering role
• 3 years direct experience with the FedRAMP and RMF assessment and authorization processes
• This position requires a TS/SCI with CI POLY security clearance. Applicants must already possess a valid and active TS/SCI with CI POLY security clearance.

Other Qualifications

• A solid understanding of the FedRAMP Framework and DoD Impact levels IL4 IL5 and IL6
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• Experience prioritizing technical changes to a FedRAMP system and apply controls to ensure audit readiness and acceptability
• Experience leading system design with engineering to provide technical guidance documentation
• Experience designing federal SaaS cloud computing systems including source control management logging & monitoring systems FIPS encryption methods access controls and vulnerability management
• Strong communications skills (written and verbal) and attention to detail
• Proven program/project management experience (especially audit management)
• Ability to lead multiple projects and organize time effectively
• Organized adaptable and able to gain support and consensus with cross-functional partners
• CISA CISSP PMP CIPP or other related certifications

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidates compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including but not limited to geography experience skills job duties and business need among other things. For more information regarding Workdays comprehensive benefits please click here.

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