Senior Workday Security Architect

Workday Security Specialist

A leading organization seeks a seasoned Workday security expert to spearhead the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure Workday environments. As a key member of our People Technology team, you will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to drive the development and maintenance of Workday solutions.

• Main Responsibilities :

Design, configure, and maintain Workday security roles, domains, and business process security policies.

Implement security controls in alignment with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Manage role assignments, segregation of duties, and user provisioning processes.

Provide day-to-day security administration and troubleshooting within Workday through JSM and maintain documentation.

Monitor system security for unauthorized access, errors, and compliance violations.

Support security-related audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., SOX, GDPR).

Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT teams to gather requirements and recommend security solutions.

Translate business needs into Workday security configuration and ensure least-privilege access.

Conduct impact analysis for new features, releases, or configuration changes.

Develop and execute security test plans, including role validation and regression testing.

Validate new security features delivered in Workday releases and provide recommendations.

Create and maintain security design documents, process guides, and standard operating procedures.

Address compliance audit requirements and maintain system audit records.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Total Rewards : In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many employees are eligible for bonuses. Health & Wellness : Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance. Inclusive culture and diversity : The organization strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into business practices and organizational culture.

Company Overview

The organization defines the relationship between tax and technology. With an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, it processes over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Growth is real, and the company aims to be part of every transaction in the world.