Workday Security Architect SME (Workday HCM)

Responsibilities

• Assess the current Workday HCM security design, roles, and policies.
• Benchmark security posture against leading practices and compliance expectations.
• Identify risk areas, access gaps, and opportunities to simplify role design.
• Define a future-state security model aligned to business needs and least-privilege principles.
• Prioritize enhancements and develop a practical, phased roadmap.
• Advise stakeholders and present findings with clear recommendations.
• Collaborate with Workday and security teams to validate feasibility and impacts.
• Produce documentation including assessment summary, gap analysis, and target-state design guidance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Workday Security Architect or senior Workday security consultant.
• Deep knowledge of Workday HCM security domains, role-based access, and segregation of duties.
• Track record delivering security assessments and strategy roadmaps.
• Experience with best practices for tenant security, governance, and audit readiness.
• Strong communication skills for client-facing presentations and stakeholder alignment.
• Ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Human Resources Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Workday certifications are preferred.
• Advanced certifications in Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), or Governance are a plus.

Skills

• Workday Security Architecture
• Role-Based Access Control
• Segregation of Duties
• Security Assessment
• Strategy Roadmapping
• Client Communication
• Complex Concept Translation

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company matching
• Life Insurance

Pay

• $90.00 to $100.00/hr.

Schedule

• Remote