Lead, Application Consulting – Workday Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Manage Workday security, access management processes, and implement security modifications.

• Set up and oversee Workday security groups, domain security policies, and business process security protocols.

• Administer configurations for role-based, user-based, constrained, and unconstrained security.

• Maintain documentation related to security, role inventories, and configuration records.

• Assist with tenant migrations and deployments related to security across different environments.

• Conduct security testing and validation for new configurations and enhancements.

• Process, analyze, and fulfill access requests within Workday.

• Carry out access certifications and role evaluations.

• Confirm security assignments post organizational changes, transfers, acquisitions, and restructures.

• Support both internal and external audits with necessary documentation, evidence, and access analysis.

• Identify and address any gaps in security compliance and weaknesses in controls.

• Conduct Segregation of Duties reviews and assist in creating mitigation plans for access risks.

• Configure and support ISUs, ISSGs, EIB integrations, and Workday reporting.

• Review access for reports and integrations to safeguard sensitive information.

• Assess the security implications of Workday releases, enhancements, and new features.

• Participate in system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment validation.

• Assist with Workday projects, acquisitions, and organizational transformations.

• Investigate and resolve security incidents and access-related issues.

• Analyze root causes and propose corrective measures.

• Collaborate with HR, Compliance, Internal Audit, Product Owners, Identity Management, and both functional and technical teams.

• Enhance security processes, governance controls, and operational efficiency.

• Contribute to documentation efforts, knowledge sharing, and initiatives for continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in Workday Security administration and configuration.

• Proficiency in configuring and supporting Workday Security Groups, Domain Security Policies, Business Process Security Policies, Role-Based Security, User-Based Security, and Integration Security.

• Experience in managing access management processes and security operations within Workday.

• Knowledge of Workday HCM and associated functional areas.

• Experience in supporting audits, compliance activities, or access reviews.

• Strong analytical skills, troubleshooting abilities, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into effective security solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Capability to work efficiently with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.

• Preferred experience with Workday Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Learning, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, or Payroll.

• Preferred experience with Workday integrations, EIBs, Integration System Users (ISUs), and Integration System Security Groups (ISSGs).

• Familiarity with Identity Access Management (IAM) solutions such as Okta, Entra ID, SailPoint, or similar platforms.

• Experience in supporting Workday releases, testing, and security impact assessments.

• Workday Security Certification or equivalent experience in Workday Security is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus program based on performance.

• Medical and dental insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Paid leave.

• Paid time off.

• Employee learning programs and access to industry certifications, including those from Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Skillsoft.

• Company-wide volunteering and charitable giving platform.

• Inclusion Networks.

• Flexible benefits designed to support employees and their families.