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At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
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About the Team
Workday's Production Infrastructure team supports an ever growing footprint that spans global public and private cloud installations. Our team is composed of highly skilled Engineers across multiple geographies including New Zealand, Ireland, and the US. We create the world's most advanced technology platform that empowers employees and customers to realize their aspirations.About the Role
The Senior Manager, Infrastructure Identity and Access Management (IAM) will be a pivotal leader within our global infrastructure organization. This role is responsible for the planning, strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing operational excellence of our infrastructure IAM program. You will lead a talented team of IAM professionals, ensuring robust and secure access controls for our critical infrastructure, cloud environments, and applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical IAM expertise, strong leadership acumen, and a proven track record of developing and executing IAM strategies that align with business objectives and mitigate risk. This is an active hands-on, high impact leadership role to create a seamless role-based Identity experience that will help Workday developers do their job better and more securely.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Roadmap Development:
Develop, implement, and maintain the long-term strategic roadmap for infrastructure IAM, aligning with cybersecurity best practices, compliance requirements, and business goals.
Drive innovation in IAM by evaluating and recommending new technologies, processes, and security protocols.
Champion the IAM vision across the organization and articulate its value to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.
Team Leadership & Development:
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IAM engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Manage team resources, set performance objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support career development.
Oversee daily operations of the IAM team, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
Technical Oversight & Architecture:
Provide expert-level technical guidance on the architecture, design, and implementation of IAM solutions across on-premise infrastructure and multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP).
Oversee the management and evolution of core IAM services including, but not limited to:
Identity Lifecycle Management (Joiner, Mover, Leaver processes)
Authentication and Authorization services (MFA, SSO, Federation - SAML, OAuth, OIDC)
Directory Services (Active Directory, LDAP)
Ensure IAM solutions are designed for scalability, reliability, and security.
Operational Excellence & Security:
Establish and maintain robust IAM policies, standards, and procedures.
Oversee IAM operations, including monitoring, incident response related to identity and access, and problem resolution.
Drive automation of IAM processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
Ensure the security of identity data and access pathways, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with at least 7+ years focused specifically on Identity and Access Management.
Minimum of 4+ years in a leadership or management role, with demonstrated experience building and leading technical IAM teams.
Deep understanding of IAM principles, best practices, and core technologies (MFA, SSO, PAM, IGA, PKI, federation protocols like SAML, OAuth, OIDC).
Proven experience with designing, implementing, and managing IAM solutions for complex on-premise and multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) infrastructure environments.
Strong knowledge of directory services (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, LDAP).
Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (e.g., Boundary, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea).
Other Qualifications :
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Hands-on experience or team leadership oversight with automation tools and languages, including Ansible, Python, Go, Chef, Terraform; proficient in CI/CD, build management and monitoring.
Experience with networks, servers, storage, and operating systems in on-prem and cloud environments; skilled in deployment orchestration and automation frameworks.
Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and integrating IAM into CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) concepts and implementations.
Experience in a large, global enterprise environment.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
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What We Do
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance, HR, and planning. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday.
