Cybersecurity Engineer

Workday is using the latest software development and cloud technologies to build platforms and application services to support our growth while also ensuring the protection of Workday data and infrastructure is paramount. The Workday Security Architecture team partners with development & engineering teams to protect Workday's application services, infrastructure, and data. We are looking for an experienced & innovative Cybersecurity Engineer to bring additional experience and diverse skills to an established & impactful team. You will work directly with Workday development teams to assess and design controls in support of Workday's security objectives.

Responsibilities

Embed secure-by-design and secure-by-default into technologies including supporting threat modeling activities across the Workday development community; Critically assessing system architecture and suggesting improvements & controls for new and existing services; Fostering a positive security attitude among service teams you partner with; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Cyber Security Engineering, Software Engineering, or Public Cloud Platform Engineering; 2+ years of experience with public cloud technologies, automation and cloud native applications, GCP and/or AWS preferred; Deep understanding of security concepts/methods/protocols in areas such as authentication, authorization, role based access control, encryption and penetration testing

Nice to have

Ability to progress work streams across operations and project activity; Practical knowledge of enterprise application software development and developer workflows with skills in at least one modern application or system programming language e.g. Java, C++, C#, Scala, golang, Rust, python; Experience working with and securing Agentic AI tools & systems; Excellent verbal & written communications skills to support our network of Security Champions & Development teams; Experience in developing, deploying, and supporting security specific solutions including the automation of repeatable security tasks and controls

Benefits

Eligibility for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus; Annual refresh stock grants; Comprehensive benefits; Flexible work schedule