Workday

Senior Technology Auditor

Workday$154K — $232K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in technology audit or information security.
  • 2+ years with public/private cloud environments.
  • 2+ years in diverse tech systems (OS, networks, cloud apps).
  • 2+ years in tech operational processes (SDLC, monitoring, data protection).
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools for auditing.
  • Proven track record of advancing AI-driven audit techniques.
  • Experience assessing risks related to AI and ML.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technology, security, and AI-related audits across various systems.
  • Identify technology and AI risks and define audit procedures.
  • Design and maintain AI-enabled tools for auditing processes.
  • Embed AI tools into day-to-day audit work and train the team.
  • Leverage Workday’s technology to enhance audit efficiency.
  • Ensure quality of audit work aligning with professional standards.
  • Develop strong relationships with stakeholders for audit satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Flexible work model combining in-office and remote work.
  • Opportunity to engage in continuous education on emerging technologies.
  • Strong community and collaboration among team members.
Full Job Description

About the Team

Internal Audit is an independent and objective assurance and consulting function. We support Workday’s key business objectives and core values by using a systematic, risk‑based approach to evaluate and improve operations, governance, risk management, and internal controls, including emerging risks in cloud technology, security, and AI.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly curious Senior Technology Auditor to lead technology‑, security‑, and AI‑related audits.

This role is ideal for someone energized by the new risk frontier of AI and who has a track record of building and scaling AI‑enabled tools and workflows for audit teams (not just for personal use). You will:

  • Help lead audits focused on technology, security, and AI/ML/LLM‑powered systems and services.

  • Design and implement AI‑enabled solutions that improve how the audit team plans, tests, and reports.

  • Act as a collaborative evangelist for modern audit techniques, helping move the function beyond the status quo.

You will partner closely with stakeholders across the business, provide deep technical and AI expertise, and serve as a trusted advisor on risks and controls.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plan and execute technology, security, and AI‑related audits across a diverse set of systems and platforms, including risk assessment, scoping, fieldwork, documentation, testing, and reporting.

  • Identify and assess technology and AI risks (e.g., generative AI, ML models, automated decisioning, AI‑enabled third‑party services) and translate them into clear control expectations and audit procedures.

  • Design, build, and maintain AI‑enabled tools, scripts, and workflows (e.g., LLM‑assisted testing, automated analytics, continuous auditing routines) for use by the broader audit team.

  • Collaborate with teammates to embed these tools into day‑to‑day audit work, provide training and documentation, and actively drive adoption across the function.

  • Leverage Workday’s technology platforms and applications, including LLM‑based and other AI‑enabled tools, to improve audit efficiency, coverage, and insight.

  • Ensure quality and consistency of audit work in line with departmental and professional standards, and continuously seek opportunities to improve audit processes and methodologies.

  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with teammates and management, building a solid understanding of the business and ensuring audit client satisfaction.

  • Continuously develop and expand knowledge of the audit profession, emerging technologies, AI and security trends, and Workday products through self‑study, research, and continuing education.

About You

Basic Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in technology audit, information security, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience with public and/or private cloud and software‑defined infrastructure environments, or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of experience in diverse technology environments (e.g., operating systems, networks, third‑party cloud‑based applications and platforms).
  • 2+ years of experience with technology operational processes (e.g., software development lifecycle, system integration and monitoring, data protection, identity and access management).
  • Hands‑on experience using AI tools or AI‑enabled workflows to improve audit processes and testing techniques, automate tasks, enhance data analysis, or streamline systems.
  • Demonstrated experience creatively advancing AI‑ or analytics-driven audit techniques and methodologies for the audit team.
  • Experience assessing emerging risks related to generative AI, machine‑learning models, automated decisioning, and AI‑enabled third‑party services.

Other Qualifications
  • Experience in designing and implementing systems.
  • Experience with end‑to‑end audit delivery: planning, execution, and reporting, including integrated audits that address both operational and technology objectives.
  • Strong curiosity about new tools and technologies, with a bias toward experimentation, learning by doing, and sharing what you learn.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and take ownership to deliver on commitments.
  • A collaborative mindset: you build solutions others can use, share knowledge openly, and coach teammates, rather than keeping tools to yourself.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing workpapers, audit reports, and presentations.
  • Solid understanding of IIA Professional Practices and ISACA Technology Audit Standards.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in technology or a related field.
  • Applicable certifications in technology, security, risk management, and/or auditing (e.g., CISSP, CISA) preferred.


Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please .

Primary Location: USA.CA.PleasantonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $154,800 USD - $232,200 USD


 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $130,700 USD - $232,200 USD



Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

About Workday

Workday, Inc. is a provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. The Company delivers financial management, human capital management and analytics applications designed for various companies, educational institutions and government agencies. As part of its applications, the Company provides embedded analytics that capture the content and context of everyday business events, facilitating informed decision-making from wherever users are working. Its applications include Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Other Applications. It also provides open, standards-based Web-services application programming interfaces, and pre-built packaged integrations and connectors. Workday, Inc. is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Learn more about Workday
Size
15,932 employees
Market Cap
$42.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$282.4 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+26.7%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
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