Senior Manager - Authentication

Workday

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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 Manager for their Authentication Security team, a leadership role focused on both technical strategy and mentoring engineers. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in identity management systems and agile methodologies, with a passion for developing their team's skills and careers. **

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 deep domain expertise in identity protocols such as OAuth, OIDC, SAML, and modern standards like WebAuthn and passkeys.
  • 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 Manager for their Authentication Security team, a leadership role focused on both technical strategy and mentoring engineers. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in identity management systems and agile methodologies, with a passion for developing their team's skills and careers. **

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 protocols
  • Strong background in Agile Scrum processes

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Scala programming language
  • Passion for people management and coaching
  • Focus on continuous innovation and reliability
  • Hands-on technical leadership experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field
  • Minimum 5 years in engineering management
  • Minimum 8 years in IAM system development

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