Senior Manager - Authentication

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Hybrid (minimum 50% in-office quarterly)
Multi-factor authentication (mfa) systems
Single sign-on (sso) systems
Identity and access management (iam)
The Senior Manager - Authentication position at Workday is a leadership role focused on guiding the Authentication Security team, emphasizing both technical expertise in authentication systems and effective people management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software engineering, particularly in identity protocols, and will thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment

Job Summary

  • The Authentication Security team is dedicated to providing secure, scalable, and seamless access for millions of users, protecting their data while enabling a frictionless experience.
  • This role involves driving strategic execution, technical direction, and mentoring engineers to ensure secure, reliable authentication services at Workday.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote work, fostering a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.

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The Senior Manager - Authentication position at Workday is a leadership role focused on guiding the Authentication Security team, emphasizing both technical expertise in authentication systems and effective people management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software engineering, particularly in identity protocols, and will thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) systems
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) systems
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML protocols
  • Agile Scrum team leadership
  • Jira for planning and tracking

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on software security expertise
  • Object oriented programming in Scala
  • Coaching and career development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Flexible hybrid work environment

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years engineering team leadership
  • 8+ years experience in MFA, SSO, IAM systems
  • Expert knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Expertise in agile Scrum methodologies

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