Senior engineer security

Capital One
Cambridge, MA

The Workday Security Platform Engineer will be responsible for participating in the design, implementation, and maintenance of security measures to protect Capital One HR Workday environment. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Workday applications and data. The WD Security Engineer will act as a subject matter expert in Workday security, and in conjunction with the Lead Security Engineer, execute security strategy and and provide technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Security Implementation: Assist in the design, implementation, and management of security controls for the Workday environment. Ensure security configurations and integrations are robust and effective.
  • Risk Assessment: Conduct regular security assessments and SOX audits to identify vulnerabilities and risks within the Workday environment. Collaborate with the risk management team to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Access Management: Implement and manage role-based access controls (RBAC) to ensure appropriate access levels for users. Regularly review and update access permissions to maintain compliance and security.
  • Incident Response: Assist in the investigation and response to security incidents related to the Workday environment. Participate in root cause analysis and remediation efforts.
  • Policy Adherence: Ensure compliance with internal security policies and industry best practices. Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Lead Security Engineer, HR stakeholders, and other business units to understand security requirements and integrate security measures into business processes. Provide technical support and guidance to stakeholders.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices. Proactively suggest improvements to enhance the security posture of the Workday environment.
  • SOX Compliance: Support SOX audit activities by ensuring Workday security controls are in place and functioning as intended. Prepare documentation and evidence to demonstrate compliance with SOX requirements.


Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
  • At least 3+ years of experience in Information Security
  • At least 3+ years of experience in Workday Security


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 4+ years of experience in Workday security administration
  • 2+ years of experience configuring SSO with Workday using SAML 2.0 and integrating with enterprise IdPs.
  • Workday Pro Certification in Security
  • 1+ years of experience with Workday Extend, Workday Prism, or Workday Financials security models
  • 1+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure or another cloud service
  • 2+ years of experience in Agile practices


At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Cambridge, MA: $127,500 - $145,500 for Senior Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL: $115,900 - $132,200 for Senior Platform Engineer

McLean, VA: $127,500 - $145,500 for Senior Platform Engineer

New York, NY: $139,100 - $158,700 for Senior Platform Engineer

Plano, TX: $115,900 - $132,200 for Senior Platform Engineer

Richmond, VA: $115,900 - $132,200 for Senior Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA: $139,100 - $158,700 for Senior Platform Engineer

San Jose, CA: $139,100 - $158,700 for Senior Platform Engineer

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to [email protected]

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Posted 2025-10-06

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