Principal Cybersecurity GRC - FedRAMP (US Federal)

Workday, Inc.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. in Reston, VA is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity GRC - Public Sector to lead FedRAMP programs and ensure ongoing compliance across federal frameworks.

You’ll partner with engineering and customers, own audit lifecycles, and guide risk and compliance requirements across the product lifecycle. Strong communication and program management needed, with 10+ years in GRC and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of governance, risk & compliance or related engineering experience.
• Experience prioritizing FedRAMP changes and control implementation.
• Experience leading system design with engineering for guidance docs.
• 4+ years with federal regulatory security standards (NIST).
• Experience designing federal SaaS cloud systems (logging, encryption, access controls, vulnerability mgmt).
• Audit management experience (auditor-facing and customer-facing).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead US public sector program execution including FedRAMP.
• Ensure compliance across public sector frameworks.
• Prioritize system changes and manage audit lifecycle.
• Advise internal partners on risk and compliance in product life cycle.

Skills

Governance & Risk

Audit management

FedRAMP

Security frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Source control

Logging & monitoring

FIPS encryption

Job description

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

The Workday Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (cGRC) team enables business agility while maintaining a strong security posture via intelligent risk‑taking, optimized controls management, and iterative security governance. The cGRC Public Sector pillar’s mission is to enable and maintain Workday’s Public Sector offerings through certification, continuous monitoring, consultation and deep stakeholder alignment. We act as a trusted advisor across Workday to help maintain and enhance our customer’s trust through various global programs including UK Procurement Framework management, German C5, Australian IRAP, Japanese ISMAP, Canadian Contract Security inclusive of our Canadian Facility Security Clearance, FedRAMP and other RAMP‑adjacent programs.

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 Principal Cybersecurity GRC - Public Sector role is a critical part of Workday’s GRC function and will work as a key team member leading the execution US public sector programs including FedRAMP programs. 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 FedRAMP program. You will lead compliance related interactions with Workday's customers and advising internal business partners on risk and compliance requirements related to the product development lifecycle and other strategic organizational initiatives.

About You

Basic Qualifications 10+ years of experience in an equivalent governance, risk & compliance and/or related engineering role 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 4+ years of experience with federal regulatory, security requirements, and security standards like NIST framework Experience designing federal SaaS cloud computing systems including source control management, logging & monitoring systems, FIPS encryption methods, access controls and vulnerability management Audit management experience (auditor‑facing and customer‑facing) Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Other Qualifications Strong communications skills (written and verbal) and attention to detail Proven program/project management experience 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

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an equivalent governance, risk & compliance and/or related engineering role
• 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
• 4+ years of experience with federal regulatory, security requirements, and security standards like NIST framework
• Experience designing federal SaaS cloud computing systems including source control management, logging & monitoring systems, FIPS encryption methods, access controls and vulnerability management
• Audit management experience (auditor‑facing and customer‑facing)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Other Qualifications

• Strong communications skills (written and verbal) and attention to detail
• Proven program/project management experience
• 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 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.Reston

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $170,600 USD - $255,800 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $154,300 USD - $274,100 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. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in‑office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you’ll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote “home office” roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday prohibits taking adverse action against any candidate or employee for reporting a possible violation of this policy, requesting one or more work accommodations, exercising a privacy right, or cooperating in an investigation in accordance with applicable law. Any employee who retaliates against a candidate or employee for doing so may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law.

Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision‑making to any degree. Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may email [e-mail], as far in advance as possible.