Senior Manager - Authentication

Workday

Hybrid (at least 50% in-office time each quarter)
5+ years leading engineering teams
8+ years in mfa, sso, and iam
Expert knowledge of oauth 2.0, oidc, saml
Workday is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for its Authentication Security team to lead and mentor engineers while driving the technical strategy for secure authentication systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in identity management and agile methodologies, alongside a passion for people management

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a globally distributed team to provide secure, scalable, and seamless access for millions of users.
  • Candidates must have deep expertise in identity protocols including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML to drive technical strategy.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least 50% time in-office or field per quarter to foster community connections.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for its Authentication Security team to lead and mentor engineers while driving the technical strategy for secure authentication systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in identity management and agile methodologies, alongside a passion for people management.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years leading engineering teams
  • 8+ years in MFA, SSO, and IAM
  • Expert knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML
  • Experience with WebAuthn and passkeys
  • Proficiency in Agile Scrum processes

Nice-to-have

  • Strong background in object-oriented programming
  • Experience with Scala language
  • Passion for people management and coaching
  • Focus on continuous innovation and reliability

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field
  • 5+ years leadership experience
  • 8+ years domain expertise in Identity Management

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