Senior Manager - Authentication

Workday

Hybrid (at least 50% of time in-office per quarter)
5+ years leading engineering teams
8+ years iam and security experience
Expert knowledge of oauth oidc saml
Workday is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead their Authentication Security team, focusing on secure and scalable access solutions. The role requires strong leadership in engineering management, technical expertise in identity protocols, and a commitment to team mentorship

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a globally distributed team of engineers dedicated to solving complex challenges in the authentication and identity space.
  • The position requires driving technical strategy for critical services that act as the front door to the entire ecosystem while ensuring secure access for millions of users.
  • Workday offers flexible work arrangements allowing employees to spend at least half their time each quarter in the office or field with customers.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead their Authentication Security team, focusing on secure and scalable access solutions. The role requires strong leadership in engineering management, technical expertise in identity protocols, and a commitment to team mentorship.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years leading engineering teams
  • 8+ years IAM and security experience
  • Expert knowledge of OAuth OIDC SAML
  • MFA SSO WebAuthn passkey expertise
  • Agile Scrum backlog grooming sprint planning

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Scala programming
  • Passion for people management coaching
  • Focus on continuous innovation reliability
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field
  • 5+ years leadership experience
  • 8+ years domain expertise in IAM
  • Expertise in Jira development tracking tools

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