Workday Security Analyst

Lineage Logistics Holding, LLC

$90K — $120K *
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
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Workday Security (Pro certification a plus)
  • Experience supporting audit requests with internal controls and auditors
  • Proven experience designing and implementing security architectures
  • Familiarity with SoD, SOX compliance, User Access Reviews (UAR), and GDPR initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of OAUTH, SAML, SSO authentication methods, and tenant level security configurations
  • Experience with global organizations and complex security frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Architect and deliver scalable security frameworks across Workday's HR and Finance modules
  • Lead the configuration and administration of Workday security policies and groups
  • Continuously assess and improve Workday security architecture
  • Design and manage secure authentication frameworks, ensuring enterprise system integrations
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in the resolution of complex security issues
  • Establish and optimize user access governance and provisioning workflows
  • Drive compliance with internal control frameworks and support audit processes

Benefits

  • Safe, stable, reliable work environments
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid time off and annual bonus eligibility
  • Minimum of 7 holidays throughout the year
Full Job Description

We are seeking a self-driven, detail-oriented, and experienced Workday Security Analyst to support, maintain, and enhance the security framework of the Lineage Workday platform. This role is responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of security configurations across the Workday platform supporting Financial Management and HR domains. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements while optimizing system access and security architecture and maintainingthe integrity and confidentiality of the Workday environment. Responsibilities require deep security knowledge, independent analysis and configuration with supporting documentation, timely communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

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, enforces least-privilege access, and aligns with evolving organizational and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

  • Bachelors degree inIT or related discipline

  • 3 65 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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Benefits


Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

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