[Remote] Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Workday Government at Workday

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Enterprise Software, GovernmentIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cybersecurity StrategyInformation SecurityRisk ManagementComplianceGovernment SectorLeadershipExecutive Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this CISO role?

This is a full-time position.

Is this CISO position remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key expertise is required for the CISO role at Workday Government?

The role requires profound expertise in federal government cybersecurity frameworks and regulations, executive-level experience in building and leading complex security programs in the federal space, and proven experience with secure cloud and on-premise environments including air-gapped regions and SaaS accreditation processes.

What is Workday's company culture like?

Workday has an employee-centric, collaborative culture that puts people first, emphasizing happiness, development, contribution, and encouraging employees to shine authentically while caring for people, communities, and the planet.

What makes a strong candidate for the CISO position?

A strong candidate is a visionary executive leader with hands-on experience in federal cybersecurity, capable of shaping strategy, leading complex security programs, and navigating accreditations for cloud and on-premise environments in regulated federal settings.

Workday

Cloud applications for finance and HR management

About Workday

Workday provides enterprise cloud applications that focus on finance and human resources for medium to large-sized businesses across various industries. Its main products include Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student, which help organizations manage their workforce and streamline financial operations. The software operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee based on the number of users and specific modules needed. This model supports continuous updates and improvements to the software. Workday stands out from competitors due to its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, offering tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance workforce experience. The company's goal is to provide essential tools that improve operational efficiency and support businesses in managing their human resources and financial operations effectively.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$209.4MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees