Workday Security Analyst

Workday Security Analyst


Remote


Contract - potential to convert, and client does not offer sponsorship

Workday Security Analyst


Primary Purpose:
The primary purpose of the Workday Security Analyst is responsible for establishing and maintaining end user access to security related systems with the overall goal of enforcing the company's policy and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of the company's information.



Work Performed:


The Workday Security Analyst will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments:

• Implements security to include user profiles, roles, permissions, object security and query security for all areas of Workday, including but not limited to HR, Benefits, Payroll, Time and Attendance, Talent Acquisition, Performance and Advance Compensation
• Assess and resolves security-related requests within established guidelines
• Interfaces with internal customers to assist with security requests and proactively monitors any related risks and issues
• Maintains all levels of department/location security, including approval process flow, permissions and setup
• Serves as a liaison when working with cross-functional business teams to translates complex business needs to effective design recommendations, system/ security analysis, system configuration, and lead testing and deployment activities
• Functions as a subject matter expert for project and implementations, which may include weekly status meetings and testing sessions
• Works with other functional and technical resources to ensure that security standards and established processes are adhered to during projects and implementations.
• Supports information security audits from an application data perspective and perform risk assessment including identification, mitigation and documentation.
• Assists in the planning and execution of test scenarios and test scripts
• Recommend best security practices and provide sound solutions to support end to end business processes
• Document business requirements, functional and technical specifications
• Responsible for communicating technical and security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical teams
• Act as an active member for the Workday community - staying ahead of Workday security updates, fixes and resolutions and
• Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.
  
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Required Prior Experience:
  3-5 years security experience in Workday
  Demonstrates a solid and comprehensive knowledge of information security principles and practices
  
  
  
  Preferred Prior Experience:
  Food distribution experience
  
  
  
  Preferred Education:
  Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Information Technology, Information Systems or related field
  
  
  
  Preferred Licenses/ Certification:
  Workday Certificate Configurable Security and/or Advanced Configurable Security
  Workday Certificate, HCM Fundamentals or HRIS related certifications