Job Specifications
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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’s National Security Group (NSG) is responsible for all aspects of cybersecurity and compliance for Workday’s US Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customer regions. The NSG Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) Team enables business agility while maintaining a strong security posture via intelligent risk-taking, optimized controls management, and iterative security governance. The NSG GRC team’s mission is to enable and maintain Workday’s National Security 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.
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).
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 Workday’s GRC function and will work as a key team member leading the design, implementation and assessment of Workday's 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 Workday's 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
Bachelor's 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 candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business nee
About the Company
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, helping customers adapt and thrive in a changing world. Workday applications for financial management, human resources, planning, spend management, and analytics are built with artificial intelligence and machine learning at the core to help organizations around the world embrace the future of work. Workday is used by more than 10,000 organizations around the world and across industries - from medium-sized businesses to more than ...
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