Principal Workday Analyst - Security

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Aug 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life This role serves as the lead subject matter expert for Workday Security and partners closely with HR, HR Operations, IT, Audit, Compliance, and other stakeholders to define, maintain, and optimize the Workday security framework. The role is responsible for leading security design, supporting governance and risk management, and ensuring access is aligned with business needs, internal controls, and data protection requirements across the Workday environment. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. Responsibilities Serve as the lead subject matter expert for Workday Security strategy, design, configuration, role and group assignments, and support Own and maintain Workday security configuration, including domain and business process security policies, security role and groups, segmented security, integration security, and related framework components Lead the design and maintenance of scalable security models that support business needs while protecting confidential and sensitive data Evaluate requested security changes, assess risk, and determine appropriate design solutions in alignment with governance standards and segregation of duties requirements Configure and maintain security for new Workday functionality, organizational changes, acquisitions, process updates, and ongoing business enhancements Partner with HR, HR Operations, IT, and functional Workday teams to ensure security design supports business processes while maintaining compliance and control requirements Provide expert guidance on least-privilege access, role design, approval frameworks, and Workday security best practices Lead complex troubleshooting and resolution of security-related issues, including access problems, process failures, role conflicts, and permission gaps Support Workday feature releases by assessing security impacts, coordinating testing, documenting updates, and implementing approved changes Lead security review activities for Workday projects, enhancements, and production changes to ensure proper access design and control alignment Support external and internal audits, compliance, and internal control activities by maintaining security documentation, executing quarterly and annual SOD audits, providing evidence, and addressing findings or remediation items Monitor and strengthen governance related to Workday Security, including intake, review, approval, testing, migration, system audits, and periodic access validation processes Identify opportunities to improve security consistency, simplify role design, reduce manual access support, and strengthen control effectiveness Act as a lead resource for analysts and cross-functional partners by providing guidance, reviewing design decisions, and promoting best practices Must Have Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of Human Capital Management systems to include Workday Security configuration experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years Human Capital Management systems to include Workday security configuration experience Hands‑on experience with Workday Security configuration in a complex business environment Nice to Have Workday PRO Security certification Experience in a principal, lead, or senior analyst role supporting Workday Security Experience supporting security across multiple Workday modules such as HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, Payroll, Time Tracking, Time Off & Absence, Adaptive, or Benefits Experience with security implications of integrations, single sign‑on, or identity and access management processes Experience supporting audit requests, control testing, remediation planning, and security certifications Familiarity with privacy, compliance, and data protection requirements in a regulated environment Experience in large, matrixed, or global organizations Experience establishing security standards, governance processes, or operating models for Workday Experience mentoring analysts or leading cross‑functional workstreams Deep experience with Workday domain security policies, business process security policies, security groups, role assignments, and access design Experience leading security design decisions and configuring secure, scalable solutions across Workday modules Experience supporting security governance, risk assessment, segregation of duties, and compliance‑related controls Experience troubleshooting complex Workday Security issues and resolving access‑related production problems Experience supporting testing, Workday release activities, and change implementation for security‑related updates Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to assess risk and make sound design recommendations Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and business teams For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise‑wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H‑1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal‑level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long‑term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$113,600.00 - $170,400.00 Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Ireland: 79,520.00 EUR - 119,280.00 EUR | This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long‑term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well‑being program). Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short‑term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life‑changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need. Life‑transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight‑driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation. You’re shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care. For sales reps and other patient‑facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr