Workday HCM Sr. Security Administrator

About the role

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Workday HCM Sr. Security Administrator to join our talented team in Hampton, VA. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in Security Administration, specifically in Workday HCM, with expertise in user authentication, authorization, and data security. They should also have 6+ years of experience in system auditing for Workday HRMS solutions and creating and updating custom reports using Workday HCM reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead Workday Security subject-matter expert.
• Initiate and lead discussions with stakeholders, HR partners, Risk, Compliance, and Technology and vendor support teams to understand access needs to deliver secure, compliant security solutions for complex and cross-functional environments.
• Provide expert analysis for security configuration, identifying gaps, risks, inefficiencies, unintended access, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support Workday reporting and integration security, ensuring appropriate data access, secure data transmission, and compliance with internal control frameworks.
• Develop reports utilizing Workday Report Designer Tools.
• Work with implementation partner and Client internal resources on Authentication and SSO.
• Provide as needed support for troubleshooting and remediation of security and technical issues.
• Aid in development and reporting efforts in Workday’s HCM system.
• Create requested documentation supporting system design, development, and testing.
• Perform maintenance and development work in a manner that is consistent with company standards and procedures.
• Develop documentation in line with approach for on-going review and maintenance for security designs, SOX controls, audit evidence, standards and decision rationale.
• Proactively monitor upcoming Workday releases and evaluate new security functionality to identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve audit outcomes, and increase efficiency.
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Records Management Policies and Procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrates senior level expertise with proven record of success in Workday Security to include HCM modules (Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time and Attendance and etc...).
• Proven experience designing and maintaining role-based security models within Workday, along with expertise in domain, business process and reporting security.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as contributor at the Manager level, managing complete priorities and accountability without people management responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex security access and approval scenarios/ issues.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing security projects for Workday implementation, including planning, execution, and risk management.
• Collaboration, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability working in a collaborative and transparent environment.
• Ability to mentor team members and transfer knowledge to others.

Skills

• Technically and functionally oriented (good problem solving and troubleshooting skills).
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Self-motivated, self-directed, good multi-tasking skills, quality oriented, flexible, and committed to successful on-time completion of tasks.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience Security Administration Workday HCM.
• 6 years of proven expertise in user authentication, user authorization and data security.
• 6 years proven experience creating and updating custom reports utilizing the latest Workday HCM reporting tools.
• Active Workday Pro Security Certifications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires high-speed operation of keyboard devices. Also requires lifting and transferring of computer equipment as needed. Unusual Demands: The work involves meeting multiple demands on a timely basis.