Senior Director Of Engineering, Workiva

Identity & Access Management

$191-325k

+ Restricted Stock Units

AWS
GCP
Azure
Active Directory
Expert level
Remote in US

More information about location

Workiva

Business data platform

Job no longer available

Workiva

Business data platform

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseComplianceAnalyticsData AnalysisCloud Computing

Job no longer available

$191-325k

+ Restricted Stock Units

AWS
GCP
Azure
Active Directory
Expert level
Remote in US

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseComplianceAnalyticsData AnalysisCloud Computing

Company mission

Workiva’s mission is to power transparent reporting for a better world.

Role

Who you are

  • If you're an engineering leader with a passion for Identity and Access Management (IAM) and thrive on driving innovation, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Workiva as our Senior Director of IAM Engineering
  • We're looking for more than just a technical expert; we want someone who is empathetic, understands the intricacies of engineering leadership, and specializes in the authentication and authorization space
  • Bachelor’s degree with 12 years related experience, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 8 years of direct people management experience, including leading Directors and Managers

Desirable

  • 3+ years of experience in IAM engineering leadership
  • Deep understanding of IAM concepts, protocols, and technologies, such as SAML, OAuth, LDAP, Active Directory, and multi-factor authentication
  • Experience implementing and maintaining an IAM system
  • Experience with modern SaaS applications and IAM solutions, including familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, implement process improvements, and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

What the job involves

  • As the Senior Director of IAM Engineering, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our IAM capabilities
  • Lead, mentor and inspire our IAM engineering team, providing the guidance and support needed to deliver exceptional results
  • Develop and execute strategic initiatives to enhance our IAM capabilities, aligning with both business objectives and industry best practices
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define IAM requirements, design scalable solutions, and implement effective security controls
  • Drive the evolution of our IAM systems, including identity lifecycle management, access controls, authentication, and authorization mechanisms
  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends in IAM, recommending and implementing solutions to improve our security posture and operational efficiency
  • Cultivate strong relationships with vendors and third-party providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services
  • Establish and uphold governance processes, policies, and standards related to IAM, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

Our take

For large-scale businesses, collecting and sharing data can be a complex and challenging process. Workiva solves this problem with its cloud-based data platform.

Workiva is one of the biggest players in the market, serving around 75% of Fortune 500 companies, including Google and Delta. Workiva's controlled, secure and audit-ready platform has maintained a clear edge over much of its competition.

Workiva's quality product and its commitment to transparency has made it a firm favourite with companies around the world. If it can maintain this, it stands to consolidate its impressive growth even further in the coming years.

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Insights

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back within 2 weeks

5% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Oct 2014

$0.7m

EARLY VC

Dec 2012

$30.7m

SERIES C

Total funding: $46.9m

Company benefits

  • A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
  • Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
  • 401k w/ match
  • Health, dental, and vision
  • Vacation accruals
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Volunteer time-off
  • Parental leave
  • Travel & accident insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Work remotely
  • Discount programs
  • Health and wellness
  • Pet-friendly atmosphere
  • Choose from additional plans that cover legal expenses, stolen identity, or even your pet's health

Company values

  • Customer success: Always delight our customers.
  • Innovation: Keep creating solutions and finding better ways.
  • Trust: Always rely on each other.
  • Inclusion: Support a diverse community where we all belong.
  • Integrity: Do the right thing, every time.
  • Accountability: Be responsible for your success and failure.
  • Collaboration: Share resources and work together.

Company HQ

Holborn, London, UK

Leadership

Marty Vanderploeg

(CEO, not founder)

Previously worked as a Professor at Iowa State University. Founded Engineer Animation Inc. in 1990.

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