Senior Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Counsel (FedRAMP/DoD)

Workday

United States

Hybrid

USD 209,000 - 313,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Workday is seeking a seasoned data privacy and cybersecurity attorney to support U.S. Federal Government contracts. You will guide FedRAMP authorization, DoD IL compliance, and data governance while shaping legal strategy across product, security, and engineering teams.

The role requires coordinating incident response and translating complex regulations into actionable business guidance. Applicants should have a JD and active bar admission, 8+ years of relevant experience, and deep knowledge of

Qualifications

J.D. degree and active bar membership.
8+ years of experience in data privacy and cybersecurity law.
Experience advising on FedRAMP authorization processes (Low/Moderate/High).
Direct experience with DoD Impact Levels (IL2–IL6) and the DoD SRG.
Strong knowledge of FISMA, NIST 800-53, 800-171, and CMMC.

Responsibilities

Lead counsel on data privacy and cybersecurity, advising on data lifecycle compliance.
Own FedRAMP authorization strategy and coordinate to achieve ATO.
Advise on DoD SRG IL2–IL6 requirements including data segregation and screening.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, DPAs, and government contracts aligning with laws.
Monitor regulatory developments in privacy/cybersecurity and translate to guidance.
Lead incident response for data breaches, coordinating with security and outside counsel.
Advise executives on data governance, risk management, and government contracting implications.