Workday Security Administrator

Principal Job Functions

• Designs and configures security roles and permissions within Workday, ensuring appropriate levels of access for different user groups.
• Reviews and updates security roles based on changes in business requirements, regulatory standards, and Workday updates.
• Manages and configures domain and business process security policies.
• Oversees the user provisioning and de-provisioning process, ensuring timely and accurate updates to user access rights.
• Implements and manages role-based access controls (RBAC) to ensure that users have the minimum necessary access.
• Conducts regular access reviews and recertifications to maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Conducts regular audits of security configurations and user access to ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Responds to and investigates security incidents, coordinating with Cyber Security and related teams to mitigate and resolve issues promptly.
• Develops, implements, and maintains security policies, procedures, and guidelines to support the effective management of Workday security.
• Creates and updates comprehensive documentation for security configurations, processes, and protocols.
• Provides training and support to end-users on security best practices and Workday security features.
• Assists users with security-related issues and queries, providing timely and accurate resolutions.
• Works closely with departments to understand business needs and ensure that security configurations support organizational goals.
• Stays up-to-date with the latest Workday updates, security trends, and best practices, integrating them into Bryan Health’s security strategy.
• Participates in Workday community forums, user groups, and training sessions to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
• Serves as a project leader or subject matter expert on diverse enterprise-wide projects to ensure that technology planning and implementation effectively includes Workday security management considerations; coaches other staff on issues related to Workday security administration and management.
• Collaborates with other teams, such as Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain, IT Operations, and Application Development, to ensure seamless Workday security integration.
• Provides regular feedback to management regarding Workday security and user access and administration issues.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Deep understanding of Workday’s security administration and framework including domains, roles, and business process policies.
• Knowledge managing Domain Security Policies and Business Process Security Policies.
• Knowledge of Segregation of Duties (SoD) principles and their implementation within Workday.
• Knowledge of user identity management, access control, and provisioning tools and technologies, especially Sailpoint.
• Knowledge and proficiency in configuring and managing Workday Security Groups (e.g., Role-Based, User Based).
• Knowledge of Workday Security Reports and their customization.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Workday User Provisioning and De-Provisioning processes.
• Skill in analyzing and problem-solving, and ability to translate business requirements into secure system configurations.
• Skill in attention to detail.
• Skill in analyzing data and information with a detailed understanding of regulatory requirements that impact the healthcare industry, as well as security frameworks and methodologies.
• Ability to perform Security Audits and User Access Reviews with Workday.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to effectively solve problems.
• Ability to provide superb customer service regarding a wide variety of requests.
• Ability to work comfortably under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards with patient, employee, and financial data confidentiality.
• Ability to work across technical and non-technical teams with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.