Workday Security Analyst

Workday Security Analyst

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Security

Industry: Technology

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -092026-108673

Date Posted: 09/17/2026

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Our client seeks a Workday Security Analyst to administer, audit, and optimize Workday security across HR, Payroll, Finance, Compliance, and IT stakeholders. The role will configure and maintain security policies and groups, govern access, support audits and compliance, troubleshoot complex security issues, and enable secure delivery of Workday enhancements and releases.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $80.00 to $85.00/hr. w2

JN -092026-108673

Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain, and support Workday security architecture.

• Manage Domain Security Policies, Business Process Security Policies, Role-Based and User-Based Security Groups, and Segregation of Duties controls.

• Review and approve security access requests.

• Perform user provisioning, role assignments, and access modifications.

• Maintain security documentation and role matrices.

• Conduct periodic access reviews and user recertifications.

• Monitor configurations for compliance with policies and regulations.

• Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, HR, and IT Security during audits.

• Identify and remediate security risks, control gaps, and audit findings.

• Support SOX, GDPR, and related compliance initiatives.

• Investigate and resolve security issues and access concerns.

• Analyze incidents, recommend corrective actions, and perform root cause analysis.

• Support escalations related to security and business process access.

• Participate in implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.

• Evaluate security impacts of changes and new functionality.

• Configure and test security changes to meet evolving requirements.

• Collaborate with functional, reporting, and integration teams to meet security needs.

• Review bi-annual releases for security impacts and conduct validation.

• Develop and execute security test plans and support UAT and deployments.

• Create and maintain security documentation, procedures, and standards.

• Develop reports and dashboards for access controls and compliance monitoring.

• Document security configurations and business process security designs.

• Recommend improvements and best practices.

Experience Requirements:

• 3+ years of Workday Security experience.

• Strong knowledge of Domain Security Policies, Business Process Security Policies, Security Groups, Role-Based Access Controls, Segregation of Duties, and User Provisioning.

• Experience supporting Workday HCM and related modules.

• Knowledge of auditing, compliance, and security governance practices.

• Analytical and troubleshooting skills with effective communication and stakeholder management.

• Preferred: Workday Pro Security Certification.

• Preferred: Experience with Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, and Learning.

• Preferred: Understanding of SOX controls and audit requirements.

• Preferred: Experience with Workday Reporting and Calculated Fields.

• Preferred: Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, or similar ticketing platforms.

• Preferred: Prior HRIS or enterprise application support experience.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on click.appcast.io , View phone number on click.appcast.io) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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