Senior Manager - Authentication

Workday

Chennai, India
Flexible work (50% in-office requirement per quarter)
Authentication security team
Secure, scalable, and seamless access
Oauth, oidc, saml, mfa, sso, webauthn
Workday is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead its Authentication Security team, focusing on enhancing secure access for users through advanced authentication solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering leadership, particularly in multi-factor authentication and identity management

Job Summary

  • Our mission is to provide secure, scalable, and seamless access for millions of users, protecting their data while enabling a frictionless experience.
  • You will be responsible for guiding the team's technical strategy and execution while also mentoring and developing the careers of a dedicated group of engineers.
  • We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote.

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Workday is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead its Authentication Security team, focusing on enhancing secure access for users through advanced authentication solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering leadership, particularly in multi-factor authentication and identity management.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Authentication Security team
  • secure, scalable, and seamless access
  • OAuth, OIDC, SAML, MFA, SSO, WebAuthn
  • agile processes and engineering practices
  • cross-functional partnership
  • operational excellence using Jira

Nice-to-have

  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm
  • object oriented programming, especially Scala

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years leading engineering teams
  • 8+ years experience in MFA, SSO, IAM
  • Expert knowledge of identity protocols and standards
  • Expert in running agile teams using Scrum
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent work experience

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