Senior Manager - Authentication

Workday

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5+ years leading engineering teams
8+ years in iam and authentication systems
Expert knowledge of oauth 2.0 and oidc
** Workday is seeking a Senior Manager for its Authentication Security team to lead and manage software engineers in developing secure authentication systems. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in identity and access management, along with strong leadership skills, and will foster a culture of engineering excellence. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a globally distributed team responsible for the critical front door services that protect user trust and safety.
  • Candidates must possess expert-level knowledge of identity protocols including OAuth, OIDC, SAML, MFA, SSO, WebAuthn, and passkey-based authentication.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least 50% time in-office or field per quarter while supporting remote home office roles.

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** Workday is seeking a Senior Manager for its Authentication Security team to lead and manage software engineers in developing secure authentication systems. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in identity and access management, along with strong leadership skills, and will foster a culture of engineering excellence. **

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years leading engineering teams
  • 8+ years in IAM and authentication systems
  • Expert knowledge of OAuth 2.0 and OIDC
  • Deep expertise in SAML and MFA protocols
  • Proven track record in agile Scrum processes

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Scala programming language
  • Passion for people management and coaching
  • Focus on continuous innovation and reliability
  • Strong background in software security practices

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field
  • 5+ years leadership experience in manager or tech lead capacity
  • 8+ years managing MFA, SSO, and IAM systems

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