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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.
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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.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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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.
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Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
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