Lead, Application Consulting – Workday Security

Job Description:

• Administer Workday security, access management processes, and security changes
• Configure and maintain Workday security groups, domain security policies, and business process security policies
• Administer role-based, user-based, constrained, and unconstrained security configurations
• Maintain security documentation, role inventories, and configuration records
• Support tenant migrations and security-related deployments between environments
• Perform security testing and validation for new configurations and enhancements
• Process, analyze, and fulfill Workday access requests
• Conduct access certifications and role reviews
• Validate security assignments after organizational changes, transfers, acquisitions, and restructures
• Support internal and external audits with documentation, evidence, and access analysis
• Identify and resolve security compliance gaps and control weaknesses
• Perform Segregation of Duties reviews and support mitigation plans for access risks
• Configure and support ISUs, ISSGs, EIB integrations, and Workday reports
• Review report and integration access to protect sensitive data
• Evaluate security impacts of Workday releases, enhancements, and new functionality
• Participate in system testing, UAT, and deployment validation
• Support Workday projects, acquisitions, and organizational transformations
• Investigate and resolve security incidents and access issues
• Analyze root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Partner with HR, Compliance, Internal Audit, Product Owners, Identity Management, and functional and technical teams
• Improve security processes, governance controls, and operational efficiency
• Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Workday Security administration and configuration experience
• Experience configuring and supporting Workday Security Groups, Domain Security Policies, Business Process Security Policies, Role-Based Security, User-Based Security, and Integration Security
• Experience administering access management processes and security operations within Workday
• Knowledge of Workday HCM and related functional areas
• Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, or access reviews
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into security solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively 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 IAM solutions such as Okta, Entra ID, SailPoint, or similar platforms
• Experience supporting Workday releases, testing, and security impact assessments
• Workday Security Certification or equivalent Workday Security experience preferred

Benefits:

• Discretionary annual bonus program based on performance
• Medical and dental coverage
• Disability benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Paid time off
• Employee learning programs and access to industry certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Skillsoft
• Company-wide volunteering and giving platform
• Inclusion Networks
• Flexible benefits supporting employees and families