Sr. IAM Cybersecurity Engineer, Enterprise Identity
workdayAtlanta, GA
Sr. IAM Cybersecurity Engineer, Enterprise Identity
Occupations
Information Security EngineersInformation Security AnalystsComputer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsAbout the role
Overview:
You guide Workday's end-to-end User Access Review program, shaping identity governance across IAM, ILM, IGA, and PAM. You’ll drive audits, minimize access creep, and partner with auditors to ensure SOX, SOC2, and ISO 27001 readiness. By applying AI/ML, you enable risk-based reviews and automated access decisions, while scaling identity services for efficiency and adoption. This role blends security rigor with user-centric design to sustain least-privilege access at a global scale. Compensation / Benefits base salary with local variation Workday Bonus Plan annual refresh stock grants flexible work arrangement remote-friendly opportunities equity in compensation and growth support
Responsibilities:
Design, architect, and operate enterprise-wide UAR programs across cloud and on-prem environments Automate certification workflows and cadence in IGA platforms to reduce admin effort and improve accuracy Collaborate with internal and external auditors to align UAR with SOX, SOC2, ISO 27001 and deliver audit-ready reporting Combine Zero Standing Privileges with Just-In-Time provisioning and periodic reviews for fast revocation and least privilege Apply AI/ML to enable risk-based reviews, automated revocation suggestions, and anomaly detection Build identity and security services with AI/ML to automate threat detection and risk-based access decisions Work with product owners on secure requirements, security architecture, and contextual authorization Evolve security policies toward modern, least-privilege identity approaches Own identity security and governance across departments, influencing stakeholders at all levels Treat identity solutions as internal products, scaling them for efficiency and adoption Balance strong security controls with business agility and a smooth user experience Lead three pillars of UAR: strategy & governance, automation & intelligence, and compliance & audit readiness
Key requirements:
7+ years IT or infosec experience (4+ with an MS) Hands-on experience designing, launching, and managing enterprise-scale UAR and access certification campaigns Experience with Okta (IAM, Workflows) Deep expertise in IGA tooling (Okta Identity Governance, SailPoint, Saviynt) Familiarity with identity lifecycle management concepts and source of truth Practical experience with regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and identity gap remediation Core knowledge of Zero Trust, MFA, SSO, SAML, OIDC, LDAP Nice to have: CISSP or equivalent strong communication across technical and executive audiences product mindset with focus on user experience and adoption risk-based judgment in ambiguous environments Okta IAM and Workflows Okta Identity Governance SailPoint
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Atlanta, GA
Occupation
Information Security Engineers
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
Posted
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