Sr Associate Cybersecurity Engineer at Workday

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 2+ years experience in a cyber security role, preferably within a SaaS environment
  • 2+ years experience in security principles, tools, and technologies; distributed Splunk system administration, version control, Unix
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
  • Solid understanding of cloud security concepts and professional hands-on experience documenting and implementing security controls
  • Proficient in at least one scripting language with the ability to apply automation to ensure desired and consistent security configurations are maintained
  • Experience building and maintaining investigation and/or response tools
  • Strong understanding of platform, network, application, and cloud security fundamentals, tools, and concepts
  • Ability to resolve known and unknown threats and understand new adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
  • Deep understanding of network and application security threats, attack techniques, and mitigation options and network related protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, IPSEC, routing protocols, etc.)
  • Ability to drive multiple projects and priorities while managing operational responsibilities
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code, and build pipeline

Responsibilities

  • Promote and implement security processes and tools that support ongoing deliveries and promote a "shift left" Security mentality
  • Collaborate multi-functionally with Workday development, operations, and product teams to understand their requirements and priorities while influencing security culture
  • Internal customer engagement and assisting them through the Security Engagement Process
  • Develop expertise on our security architecture frameworks and standards
  • Stay ahead of industry technology and business trends by actively drive product technology and engineering process innovation to help Workday be a leader in Security
  • Ensures that IS and cyber security plans, controls, policies and processes are aligned with IS standards
  • Responds to security breaches, identifies security risks and exposures, determines the causes of security violations and suggests procedures to halt future incidents and improve security
  • Researches and evaluates cybersecurity threats and performs root cause analysis
  • Develops and executes security controls, defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate Workday systems and data

Skills

Cybersecurity
IS Security
Security Controls
Root Cause Analysis
Threat Research
Security Breaches
Risk Assessment
Security Policies
Countermeasures

Workday

Cloud applications for finance and HR management

About Workday

Workday provides enterprise cloud applications that focus on finance and human resources for medium to large-sized businesses across various industries. Its main products include Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student, which help organizations manage their workforce and streamline financial operations. The software operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee based on the number of users and specific modules needed. This model supports continuous updates and improvements to the software. Workday stands out from competitors due to its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, offering tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance workforce experience. The company's goal is to provide essential tools that improve operational efficiency and support businesses in managing their human resources and financial operations effectively.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$209.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Emerging HR tech startups like Buk could challenge Workday's market share.
Dependency on third-party platforms like Udemy may complicate service delivery.
Strategic shifts under new leadership could disrupt existing customer relationships.

Differentiation

Workday is a leader in cloud-based HCM and ERP solutions for large enterprises.
The company offers a subscription model ensuring steady revenue and continuous software updates.
Workday's focus on employee engagement tools like Peakon sets it apart in the market.

Upsides

Increased demand for cloud HCM solutions boosts Workday's market potential.
AI-driven analytics enhance Workday's financial management offerings with predictive insights.
Workday's partner ecosystem expansion, like with MetLife, opens new customer opportunities.

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