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
We are a geographically distributed group of results-driven engineers with a focus on collaboration, innovation, problem-solving, technical excellence, and transparent communications.
About the Role
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. 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.
About You
Basic Qualifications
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.
Other Qualifications
Solid understanding of cloud security concepts and professional hands-on experience documenting and implementing security controls of the same.
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 tooling.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, building positive relationships with partner organizations.
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.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.
Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.
In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
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
We are a geographically distributed group of results-driven engineers with a focus on collaboration, innovation, problem-solving, technical excellence, and transparent communications.
About the Role
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. 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.
About You
Basic Qualifications
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.
Other Qualifications
Solid understanding of cloud security concepts and professional hands-on experience documenting and implementing security controls of the same.
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 tooling.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, building positive relationships with partner organizations.
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.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.
Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.
In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sr Associate Cybersecurity Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
