Principal Cloud IAM Engineer (US Federal)

Workday, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday Government seeks a Principal Cloud IAM Engineer to secure identities across air-gapped cloud environments for US federal work. You will implement centralized authentication, RBAC, and policy automation, partnering with cloud engineering and cybersecurity teams to meet DoD/Intel requirements.

Applicants must be a US citizen with potential TS/SCI w/CI Poly; DoD 8570/8140 IAT II and CE credential are preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Security clearance TS/SCI w/CI Poly preferred; ability to obtain.
• 8+ years in cloud engineering focusing on IAM.
• Experience centralizing authentication/authorization and RBAC/PBAC.
• Infrastructure as Code using Github and Terraform.
• Experience integrating cloud platforms with external auth tools (Okta, EntraID).
• Familiarity with SIEM tools like Splunk for auditing and threat response.
• DoD 8570/8140 compliant with IAT Level II certifications.

Skills

US Citizenship

Security clearance

IAM engineering

RBAC/PBAC

IaC

GitHub

Terraform

Python automation

SSO integration

Okta/EntraID

Splunk

DoD 8570/8140

IAT Level II

CE credential

NIST 800-53

Identity governance

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Terraform

GitHub

Okta/EntraID

Splunk

SSO protocols (SAML/OIDC)

Job description

Principal Cloud IAM Engineer (US Federal)# Careers at Workday## Principal Cloud IAM Engineer (US Federal)Apply: Flex: USA.VA.Reston: Full Time: Posted Today: JR-0104997**Your work days are brighter here.**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**Your work matters here. At Workday Government, we focus on outcomes that serve a larger mission. Our work supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations—so they can operate with greater clarity, accountability, and trust. As a Fortune 500 company and a proven enterprise cloud platform, Workday brings modern technology, responsible AI, and secure infrastructure to some of the most complex environments in the world. The work isn’t theoretical. It’s operational. It’s high-impact. And it demands rigor, integrity, and long-term thinking. From day one, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, follow-through, and doing the right thing—especially when the stakes are high. Our culture is grounded in integrity, respect, and shared responsibility. We challenge each other to think clearly, act thoughtfully, and build solutions that stand up to real-world demands. Here, curiosity is matched with accountability. Ambition is paired with trust. You’ll have the space to do your best work, the support to keep growing, and the backing of a company committed to long-term investment in both its people and the federal mission. If you’re looking to apply your experience to meaningful, mission-driven work—alongside colleagues who take pride in building things that last—you’ll find that opportunity at Workday Government.**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).****Employees may be required to be on site at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area**Workday is expanding into the US Government air-gapped classified cloud environment. We are looking for a cloud engineer who has a focus on managing entitlements and permissions in a cloud services environment (AWS, Azure/EntraID or GCP). You will be one of our IAM engineers working to automate identity administration, authentication and authorization to resources in the air-gapped network. The candidate should understand infrastructure and compliance as code, using CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with standard federation protocols used in IAM including OAUTH, OIDC, SAML and SCIM is essential. The ideal candidate will work with other teams in cloud engineering and the broader Cybersecurity organization in Workday Government as we work to build our new organization at Workday, focused on the unique requirements of the DoD and Intel agencies of the US Government.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).**About You**Basic Qualifications:* **US Citizenship is required*** This role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred.* 8+ years as a cloud engineer, focused on IAM* Experience in centralizing authentication/authorization and RBAC/PBAC* Managing infrastructure as code using tools like Github and Terraform* Experience developing tools for automation in Python or other programming languages* Experience integrating cloud platforms with external tools like Okta, EntraID or similar for centralized authentication and SSO* Experience in utilizing one or more SEIM tools (Splunk or similar) for log aggregation and analysis, threat playbooks and auditingOther Requirements:* Preferred **DoD 8570/8140 compliant** with at least **IAT Level II** certification, including a current **Computing Environment (CE)** credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+)* Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and DoD/Intel control frameworks* Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, or comparable work/educational experience* Familiarity with identity governance workflows, user lifecycle management (joiners, movers, leavers)**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 candidate’s 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 Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.Primary Location: USA.VA.RestonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $191,500 USD - $287,300 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $173,300 USD - $309,600 USD**Our Approach to Flexible Work**With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. 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