Senior/Principal Solution Architect - Identity & Governance

Workday, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA seeks an experienced technologist focused on Identity Governance to join the Solution Consulting - Global Solution Architecture team.

This role emphasizes hands‑on IAM/IGA, cloud authentication, and Zero Trust‑driven governance across AWS, GCP, and Azure environments. The candidate will build compelling demos, train teams, and present solutions to internal and external audiences at marketing events, while collaborating across Sales, Product, and Marketing to

Qualifications

• 4+ years in technical pre‑sales, solutions engineering, or identity architect role or equivalent IAM/IGA hands‑on experience.
• 7+ years for Principal role in similar fields with IAM/IGA focus.
• Knowledge of directory services (Okta, Azure AD/EntraID, LDAP, Google Workspace, on‑premAD).
• Hands‑on cloud experience with AWS IAM/IAM Identity Center, GCP IAM, and Azure AD/role‑based access models, including governance with IGA.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling demo solutions that showcase the Workday Identity platform.
• Prototype use cases enabled by Workday’s products, tools and technology.
• Deliver enablement/training to Solution Consultant and Enterprise Architect teams.
• Present solutions for internal and external audiences during marketing events.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to accelerate project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to scale build and deployment of demo platforms.
• Provide thought leadership and relevant demo content for demos.

Skills

IAM/IGA expertise

Authentication & Authorization

Cloud experience

Communication

Tools

Okta

Azure AD/EntraID

Google Workspace

LDAP

AWS IAM Identity Center

GCP IAM

Terraform

Job description

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing. At Workday, each of us is committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications. We work hard, and we are serious about what we do, but we like to have a good time, too. In fact, we run our company with that principle in mind every day: One of our core values is fun. The Solution Architecture team is crucial to the success of Workday's Solution Consulting organization. We operate at the intersection of Sales, Product, and Marketing, helping showcase our solutions to audiences across the globe. At Workday, Solution Architects think creatively and strategically with the objective of bringing innovative demos to life. This helps customers to visualize the value that Workday brings to their business!

About the Role Workday is looking for an experienced technologist with a focus on Identity Governance to join the Solution Consulting - Global Solution Architecture team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop compelling demo solutions that showcase the Workday Identity platform
• Prototype use cases enabled by Workday’s products, tools and technology
• Proactively learn the functionality of new Workday product updates
• Deliver enablement/training to our Solution Consultant and Enterprise Architect Solution Consulting teams
• Present solutions for internal Workday audiences as well as external audiences during marketing events
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and build connections that accelerate the achievement of projects and initiatives
• See opportunities for operational efficiency to scale the build and deployment process of our demo platform solutions
• Provide thought leadership, innovation and relevant demo content to the Presales community enabling the delivery of effective, compelling demonstrations for our customers and prospects

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Senior Solution Architect 4+ years in a technical pre-sales, solutions engineering, or identity architect role, OR equivalent hands‑on experience in IAM/IGA. 4+ years of experience with authentication and authorization frameworks, MFA, step‑up auth, conditional access, least privilege, and Zero Trust. Knowledge of directory services (Okta, Azure AD/EntraID, LDAP, Google Workspace, on‑premAD). Hands‑on cloud experience with AWS IAM/IAM Identity Center, GCP IAM, and Azure AD/role‑based access models, including how to govern them with IGA.
• Principal Solution Architect 7+ years in a technical pre‑sales, solutions engineering, or identity architect role, OR equivalent hands‑on experience in IAM/IGA. 7+ years of experience with authentication and authorization frameworks, MFA, step‑up auth, conditional access, least privilege, and Zero Trust. Knowledge of directory services (Okta, Azure AD/EntraID, LDAP, Google Workspace, on‑premAD). Hands‑on cloud experience with AWS IAM/IAM Identity Center, GCP IAM, and Azure AD/role‑based access models, including how to govern them with IGA.

Other Qualifications

• Industry‑recognized certifications (CCSP, CISSP, AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Comfort with GO, APIs, SDKs, JSON/YAML, scripting, and automation, Terraform or similar IaC tools.
• Confident communication (verbally and in writing), collaborating effectively with people at all levels and varying technical ability
• Strong analytical skills with a high degree of attention to detail, with a passion for troubleshooting and problem solving
• Love to learn and can effectively absorb new technology and features
• Self‑starter, working autonomously to find workarounds and solutions, but knows when to ask for help
• Demonstrate resilience when faced with tight resolution timeframes and conflicting/opposing priorities
• An outstanding teammate who will establish relationships across the organization and company to continue improving the way we serve our customers

Travel: must be open to travel quarterly for team meetings and Presales/Sales events

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.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $165,800 USD - $248,600 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $130,400 USD - $231,700 USD

Additional Considerations: If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $137,300 - $205,900 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO. The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below: 11/20/2026

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.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision‑making to any degree. Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law. Workday prohibits taking adverse action against any candidate or employee for reporting a possible violation of this policy, requesting one or more work accommodations, exercising a privacy right, or cooperating in an investigation in accordance with applicable law. Any employee who retaliates against a candidate or employee for doing so may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may email [e-mail], as far in advance as possible.

Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. You may view the Workday's Pay Transparency Policy, and Know Your Rights Notice, by clicking on their corresponding links. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision‑making to any degree. Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law. Workday prohibits taking adverse action against any candidate or employee for reporting a possible violation of this policy, requesting one or more work accommodation, exercising a privacy right, or cooperating in an investigation in accordance with applicable law. Any employee who retaliates against a candidate or employee for doing so may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may email [e-mail], as far in advance as possible.