Senior Manager - Authentication

Workday

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Hybrid (50% in-office time each quarter)
5+ years leading engineering teams
8+ years in iam and security systems
Expert knowledge of oauth 2.0 and oidc
Workday is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead its Authentication Security team, focusing on secure and scalable user access. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in identity management systems and a passion for technology and people management

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the Authentication Security team as a cornerstone of user trust and safety at Workday.
  • Candidates must provide technical direction on critical identity protocols including OAuth, OIDC, SAML, MFA, and passkey-based authentication.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time each quarter to be spent in-office or with customers.

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Workday is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead its Authentication Security team, focusing on secure and scalable user access. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in identity management systems and a passion for technology and people management.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years leading engineering teams
  • 8+ years in IAM and security systems
  • Expert knowledge of OAuth 2.0 and OIDC
  • Deep expertise in SAML and MFA
  • Strong background in Agile Scrum processes
  • Hands-on experience with Jira for tracking

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with object-oriented programming in Scala
  • Passion for coaching engineers on career growth
  • Focus on continuous innovation and reliability
  • Ability to foster a high-performing team culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field
  • 5+ years leadership experience
  • 8+ years domain expertise in IAM
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Work Rights

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