Senior Workday Security Analyst – Global Industrial

Softcard (acquired by Google)

. Configure, maintain, and support Workday security domains, business process security policies, and security groups .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday security administration, including role-based access controls, security policies, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in analyzing security configurations and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance security governance and support organizational needs.

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Workday Security AdministrationRole-Based Access ControlIdentity And Access ManagementSOX ComplianceWorkday Pro Security Certification

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Hard Skills

Security GroupsDomain Security PoliciesBusiness Process Security PoliciesUser-Based SecurityConstrained Security GroupsUnconstrained Security GroupsWorkday HCMWorkday Financials SecuritySecurity DocumentationAccess Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayAzure Active DirectoryOktaServiceNowMicrosoft ExcelReporting ToolsAnalytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Pro Security Certification

Industry Keywords

Segregation Of DutiesAudit ControlsCompliance ReportingIdentity ManagementSingle Sign-OnMulti-Factor Authentication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureITSMServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure, maintain, and support Workday security domains, business process security policies, and security groups
Design and implement role-based access controls aligned with business requirements and security standards
Troubleshoot and resolve Workday security issues and access requests
Support new Workday functionality and security requirements
Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements
Review and monitor segregation-of-duties risks and recommend mitigating controls
Participate in internal and external audits by providing security documentation, reports, and evidence
Conduct periodic access reviews and certification processes
Manage user provisioning, role assignments, security changes, and deprovisioning
Evaluate and approve security requests according to governance procedures
Maintain documentation of roles, security groups, and access controls
Coordinate with HR and business stakeholders on employee lifecycle security processes
Develop and maintain Workday security reports and dashboards
Analyze configurations to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
Support compliance reporting and audit requests
Perform impact assessments for security changes and system enhancements
Participate in Workday implementations, upgrades, and releases
Assess security implications of new business processes and integrations
Collaborate with functional, integration, and technical teams on secure system design
Support testing and validation of security-related changes
Recommend improvements to security governance processes
Stay current on Workday security best practices and emerging capabilities
Support access management and compliance monitoring automation
Develop training and documentation for administrators and business users

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of Workday security administration experience
Hands-on experience with Security Groups, Domain Security Policies, Business Process Security Policies, Role-Based Security, User-Based Security, and Constrained and Unconstrained Security Groups
Experience supporting Workday HCM and at least one additional module such as Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence, Financials, or Adaptive Planning
Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) principles
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Workday Pro Security certification or equivalent Workday security training preferred
Experience with Workday Financials security preferred
Experience with SOX compliance, audit controls, and segregation of duties analysis preferred
Knowledge of SAML, Single Sign-On (SSO), MFA, and identity management platforms preferred
Experience working with Workday integrations and understanding security implications of integrations preferred
Experience with ServiceNow or other IT service management platforms preferred
Proficiency with Workday, Azure Active Directory / Entra ID, Okta or similar IAM platforms, ServiceNow, Microsoft Excel, and reporting and analytics tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare coverage options
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Vacation pay
Sick pay
Holiday pay