Workday Security Analyst

Lineage•Novi, MI

5d•Remote

About The Position

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 maintaining the 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in IT or related discipline
3–5 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 with SoD, SOX compliance, User Access Reviews (UAR), and GDPR initiatives
Strong Knowledge of authentication methods, including OAUTH, SAML, SSO and tenant level security configurations
Supporting large global organizations with complex security framework and scaling for growth
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills with the ability to interact with Finance, HR, IT, and Cybersecurity teams across all 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

Nice To Haves

Pro certification a plus

Responsibilities

Architect and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade security frameworks across Workday’s HR and Finance modules aligning business objectives and security best practices.
Lead the configuration and administration of Workday security, including, but not limited to: Domain security policies, Business process security policies, Role-based security groups, User-based security groups, Intersection and constrained security groups, Segregation of duties (SoD), Tenant level security architecture, Authentication and authorization concepts, Security inheritance and propagation.
Continuously assess and mature the Workday security architecture by identifying gaps, reducing complexity and implementing improvements that enhance scalability, performance, and least-privilege access.
Design and manage secure authentication frameworks, including OAUTH, SAML, Step-Up, Whitelisting, Single Sign-On (SSO), ensuring seamless and secure integrations across enterprise systems.
Serve as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting and resolving complex security issues, ensuring timely resolution while maintaining system integrity and business continuity.
Provisioning and deprovisioning users
Managing role assignments
Security group maintenance
Troubleshooting access issues
Creating and modifying security configurations
Supporting tenant refreshes and migrations
Running security audits
Managing emergency access procedures
Proactively monitor Workday releases and emerging capabilities, assessing impact and driving adoption of new features to enhance security posture and operational efficiency.
Establish and optimize user 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.
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.
Develop and maintain comprehensive, audit-ready documentation of security models, standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring transparency and consistency across the organization.
Define and execute a forward-looking Workday security roadmap that leverages new platform capabilities, enforces least-privilege access, and aligns with evolving organizational and regulatory requirements.