Senior Manager - Authentication

Workday

Chennai, India
Hybrid (at least 50% of time in-office per quarter)
Authentication security systems
Oauth, oidc, saml, mfa, sso, webauthn
Agile processes and engineering practices
Workday is seeking a Senior Manager for its Authentication Security team in Chennai, India. The role requires a hands-on leader with over five years of experience in managing engineering teams, specifically in the area of authentication and security systems

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Authentication Security team, responsible for secure, scalable, and seamless access for millions of users.
  • You will drive strategic execution, provide technical direction in authentication protocols, and deliver secure, high-quality features through agile processes.
  • The role requires leadership experience, deep domain expertise in MFA, SSO, and IAM, and a passion for people management and coaching.

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Match Score: 85

Workday is seeking a Senior Manager for its Authentication Security team in Chennai, India. The role requires a hands-on leader with over five years of experience in managing engineering teams, specifically in the area of authentication and security systems.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Authentication security systems
  • OAuth, OIDC, SAML, MFA, SSO, WebAuthn
  • Agile processes and engineering practices
  • Cross-functional partnership
  • Jira for planning and tracking

Nice-to-have

  • Scala object oriented programming
  • Deep hands-on expertise in authentication
  • Coaching engineers for career goals
  • Focus on reliability and innovation

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years leading engineering teams
  • 8+ years building MFA, SSO, IAM systems
  • Expert knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML
  • Expert in running agile teams using Scrum
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent experience

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