Senior/Principal Solution Architect - Identity & Governance
Quick Summary
Develop compelling demo solutions that showcase the Workday Identity platform Prototype use cases enabled by Workday’s products,
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.
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
~1 min readWorkday is looking for an experienced technologist with a focus on Identity Governance to join the Solution Consulting - Global Solution Architecture team.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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
Requirements
~2 min readSenior 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/Entra ID, LDAP, Google Workspace, on-prem AD).
- 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/Entra ID, LDAP, Google Workspace, on-prem AD).
- 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.
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.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $165,800–$248,600 a year
- 17% above the $176,500 median for Architect jobs on Jobera (753 salaries).
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 2, 2026
- First seen
- November 3, 2026
- Last seen
- November 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 62%
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- November 3, 2026
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