Senior Workday Analyst

Senior Workday Security AnalystWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Workday Security Analyst (can be REMOTE) to support, maintain, and enhance our enterprise Workday ecosystem. This role will be responsible for supporting both Human Resources (HCM) and Finance business functions. Please note: We are unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at this time.Essential Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesSecurity Design & Implementation Architect and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade security frameworks across Workday's HR and Finance modules aligning business objectives and security best practices.Security Configuration & Administration Lead the configuration and administration of Workday security, including, but not limited to:Domain security policiesBusiness process security policiesRole-based security groupsUser-based security groupsIntersection and constrained security groupsSegregation of duties (SoD)Tenant level security architectureAuthentication and authorization conceptsSecurity inheritance and propagationSecurity Architecture & Optimization Continuously assess and mature the Workday security architecture by identifying gaps, reducing complexity and implementing improvements that enhance scalability, performance, and least-privilege access.Authentication & Integration Security Design and manage secure authentication frameworks, including OAUTH, SAML, Step-Up, Whitelisting, Single Sign-On (SSO), ensuring seamless and secure integrations across enterprise systems.Issue Resolution & Operational Excellence Serve as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting and resolving complex security issues, ensuring timely resolution while maintaining system integrity and business continuity.Provisioning and deprovisioning usersManaging role assignmentsSecurity group maintenanceTroubleshooting access issuesCreating and modifying security configurationsSupporting tenant refreshes and migrationsRunning security auditsManaging emergency access proceduresContinuous Improvement & Release Management Proactively monitor Workday releases and emerging capabilities, assessing impact and driving adoption of new features to enhance security posture and operational efficiency.User Access & Provisioning Governance Establish and optimize user access governance, partnering with Finance, HR, IT, and business stakeholders to design efficient provisioning workflows. Plan, coordinate, and execute biannual User Access Reviews (UAR) with a focus on audit readiness and risk reduction.Compliance, Risk & Audit Leadership Drive compliance with regulatory and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR) by designing effective controls, supporting audits, managing evidence collection, and leading remediation efforts to address identified risks.Documentation & Security Governance Develop and maintain comprehensive, audit-ready documentation of security models, standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring transparency and consistency across the organization.Security Roadmap & Strategy Define and execute a forward-looking Workday security roadmap that leverages new platform capabilities, enforces least-privilege access, and aligns with evolving organizational and regulatory requirements.Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)Bachelor's degree in IT or related discipline3–5 years of hands-on experience with Workday Security (Pro certification a plus)Experience working directly with internal controls and auditors to support audit requestsProven experience designing and implementing security architecturesExperience with SoD, SOX compliance, User Access Reviews (UAR), and GDPR initiativesStrong Knowledge of authentication methods, including OAUTH, SAML, SSO and tenant level security configurationsSupporting large global organizations with complex security framework and scaling for growthKey CompetenciesExcellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills with the ability to interact with Finance, HR, IT, and Cybersecurity teams across all levels of the organizationDemonstrated ability to effectively organize and prioritize work to meet established deadlinesExcellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skillsStrong understanding of risk management principles and mitigation strategiesStrong analytical and documentation skills