Workday Security Lead

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position functions as the Workday Security Lead on the Technical Team with the University of Arkansas System. The Workday Security lead is responsible for ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient access to Workday data and functionality through the design and maintenance of security roles, domains, and policies. This position will also manage the Workday Security Analyst position to support the configuration/issue resolution and maintenance of Workday security and access to data.

Requirements

The educational equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, human resources, business administration or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
Three to five years of experience managing ERP and/or SIS security or related experience
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
At least one year of management or project leadership experience
Must be able to work collaboratively and travel throughout the State to various UA campuses as needed
Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations including PII and PHI
Knowledge of the job analysis and security requirements
Knowledge of the various Workday modules, report writing, as well as Workday security
Knowledge and experience in Workday, Report Writer, EIBs
Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills
Solid analytical skills
Highly developed problem-solving skills
Effective management and team collaboration skills
Ability to make decisions at the project team level and properly escalate those decisions that cannot be resolved on a timely basis
Ability to structure work efficiently
Ability to provide direction and use interpersonal influences to gain goal alignments with results versus activity-oriented outcomes
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to develop complex reports using functions, formulas, and/or macros
Ability to juggle multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of overall ERP/SIS systems experience with in-depth knowledge and understanding of security administration
Two or more years of demonstrated Workday hands-on security configuration and administration experience, experience implementing or supporting Workday security groups, domains, and security profiles
Demonstrated working knowledge of Workday's system administration (tenant management, version releases, regression testing)
Demonstrated knowledge of Workday integrations, reports, and calculated fields

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a collaborative Workday Security team; plan and facilitate office hours, working groups, and implementation activities.
Research, triage, and resolve Workday and Kainos security issues within assigned functional areas; manage vendor casework to closure.
Own security role design and lifecycle governance, including change control, maintenance, and user-based role assignments.
Administer periodic user access reviews; support security audits and compliance requirements.
Partner with functional and technical teams to maintain secure, efficient system access across the University of Arkansas System.
Perform other duties as assigned.