Cyber Defense - Senior SOC Analyst (US Federal)

Workday • McLean, VA

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About The Position

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 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 SOC Senior Analyst serves as a senior technical expert responsible for handling the most complex security incidents. You will lead deep-dive investigations, coordinate containment and remediation strategies, and support post-incident analysis. You will work closely with Detection Engineering, Threat Intelligence, and Red/Purple Teams to improve detection coverage and operational effectiveness. This role also contributes to advanced threat hunting, detection development, and SOC capability enhancements. Senior analysts frequently serve as key personnel during major events and provide technical briefings to leadership. About You 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

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, or incident response
• Advanced experience with Splunk, including correlation searches and data model usage
• Deep knowledge of network, endpoint, and cloud attack techniques
• Experience leading complex incident investigations
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred
• Strong understanding of advanced persistent threat methodologies
• Experience developing detection logic and analytics
• Experience leveraging SOAR automation platforms
• Ability to serve as technical lead during major incidents
• Experience working in classified or air-gapped environments preferred
• Excellent executive-level communication skills
• Relevant advanced certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCED, GCIH, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• handling the most complex security incidents
• lead deep-dive investigations
• coordinate containment and remediation strategies
• support post-incident analysis
• work closely with Detection Engineering, Threat Intelligence, and Red/Purple Teams to improve detection coverage and operational effectiveness
• contributes to advanced threat hunting, detection development, and SOC capability enhancements
• serve as key personnel during major events
• provide technical briefings to leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level