Workday Security Lead / Consultant Architect #3485856

Be Part of a High-Performing Team

This organization operates within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical space, driven by a mission to improve patient outcomes through innovative therapies and advanced scientific development. The headquarters environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and centered on operational excellence. The HR and Technology functions partner closely with cybersecurity and compliance professionals to build and maintain enterprise systems that support a global workforce. The team is highly skilled in Workday ecosystem management and is currently driving strategic enhancements, new module adoption, and ongoing maturity of security governance frameworks.

What's In Store For You

• Opportunity to serve as the Workday Security subject matter expert for an enterprise environment.
• Exposure to cross-functional initiatives involving HR, Cybersecurity, IT, and Compliance.
• Onsite collaboration with senior leaders and project teams.
• Engagement with ongoing Workday enhancements and new module deployments.
• Involvement in security governance, process optimization, and continuous improvement efforts.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead the design and configuration of Workday role-based, domain, and business process security.
• Oversee security components of integrations, including SSO and EIB/API access.
• Drive security workstreams for new modules and enterprise feature releases.
• Maintain and enhance provisioning, de-provisioning, and user access governance.
• Perform periodic audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities.
• Maintain detailed security documentation and reference materials.
• Serve as the go-to advisor for security-related decisions and best practices.
• Support training and knowledge-sharing across functional workstreams.
• Implement enhancements and automation opportunities in access management.

Are you an experienced Workday Security expert ready to make an impact?

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of Workday experience with at least 5+ years focused on Workday Security.
• Deep expertise in domain security, business process security, and RBAC structures.
• Proficiency in Workday integrations, SSO, EIB/API security, and service accounts.
• Familiarity with security controls aligned to SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, and NIST.
• Strong Workday reporting capability (RaaS, custom reporting).
• Demonstrated experience supporting audits and compliance activities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, HR, Computer Science, or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Pro Certification (Security).
• Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
• Prior ownership of security governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

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