Senior Workday Security Analyst

Lineage Logistics Holding, LLC

$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Novi, MI
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or related discipline
  • 3-6 years of hands-on experience with Workday Security (Pro certification a plus)
  • Experience working with internal controls and auditors for audit requests
  • Proven experience designing and implementing security architectures
  • Knowledge of SoD, SOX compliance, User Access Reviews (UAR), and GDPR initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of authentication methods, including OAUTH, SAML, SSO
  • Experience supporting large global organizations with complex security frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Architect and deliver security frameworks across Workday's HR and Finance modules
  • Lead configuration and administration of Workday security policies
  • Continuously assess and optimize the Workday security architecture
  • Design and manage secure authentication frameworks for integrations
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for resolving complex security issues
  • Establish and optimize user access governance with stakeholders
  • Drive compliance with regulatory frameworks and manage audits

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunity to work with large global organizations
  • Engagement with the latest security technologies and methodologies
  • Collaborative work with various departments including Finance, HR, and IT
  • Role with significant impact on organizational compliance and risk management
Full Job Description

We 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 JOBDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Security Design & Implementation
    Architect and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade security frameworks across WorkdaysHR and Financemodulesaligning businessobjectivesand security best practices.

  • Security Configuration & Administration
    Lead the configuration and administration of Workday security, including, but not limitedto:

  • Domain security policies

  • Business process security policies

  • Role-based security groups

  • User-based security groups

  • Intersection and constrained security groups

  • Segregation of duties (SoD)

  • Tenantlevelsecurity architecture

  • Authentication and authorization concepts

  • Security inheritance and propagation

  • Security Architecture & Optimization
    Continuously assess and mature the Workday security architecture byidentifyinggaps, reducingcomplexityand implementing improvements that enhance scalability, performance, and least-privilege access.

  • Authentication & Integration Security
    Design and manage secure authentication frameworks,includingOAUTH,SAML,Step-Up,Whitelisting,SingleSign-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,ensuringtimelyresolution whilemaintainingsystem integrity and business continuity.

  • Provisioning and deprovisioning users

  • Managing role assignments

  • Security group maintenance

  • Troubleshooting access issues

  • Creating andmodifyingsecurity configurations

  • Supporting tenant refreshes and migrations

  • Running security audits

  • Managing emergency access procedures

  • Continuous Improvement & Release Management
    ProactivelymonitorWorkday releases andemergingcapabilities, assessing impact and driving adoption of new features to enhance security posture and operational efficiency.

  • User Access & Provisioning Governance
    Establish andoptimizeuser 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 andmaintaincomprehensive, 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 thatleveragesnew platform capabilities, enforcesleast-privilegeaccess, and aligns with evolving organizational and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

  • Bachelor's degree inIT or related discipline

  • 3 6 years of hands-on experience with Workday Security(Pro certification a plus)

  • Experience working directly with internal controls and auditors to support audit requests

  • Proven experience designing and implementing security architectures

  • Experience withSoD,SOX compliance, User Access Reviews (UAR), and GDPR initiatives

  • StrongKnowledge of authentication methods, includingOAUTH,SAML,SSO and tenant level security configurations

  • Supporting large global organizations with complex securityframeworkand scaling for growth

Key Competencies

  • Excellent interpersonal,collaborationand communication skills with the ability to interact withFinance,HR, IT, andCybersecurity teamsacrossall levels of the organization

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and prioritize work to meet established deadlines

  • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills

  • Strong understanding of risk management principles and mitigation strategies

  • Strong analytical and documentation skills

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