Freelance Workday Security Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Employment Status:
Full timeShift:
Day (United States of America)Facility:
Remote - VARequisition Number:
R161587 Workday Security Developer (Open)How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:
The Workday Security Developer III is responsible for performing system analysis and designing to include requirements, specifications, configuration, documentation, testing, and development of security roles and policies within Workday. Conducts highly complex work, without supervision and with extensive latitude for independent judgment. Serves as a liaison between TSG groups, clients, and vendors and as a mentor to others on the team and in the department.
Candidates residing in the following states may be considered for a remote and/or hybrid schedule: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Virginia
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Workday Security Developer to design, implement, maintain, and optimize the Workday security model across the full Workday ERP Suite. This role sits within the IT organization and closely partners with HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Compliance, and Audit teams to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient access to Workday while supporting business initiatives and system enhancements.
The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Workday's configurable security framework, including domain security policies, business process security, security groups, role-based access, and security troubleshooting. Workday security is built around configurable security policies, security groups, and least-privilege access controls.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Workday security for HCM, Payroll, Financials, Recruiting, Learning, and other Workday modules.
• Configure and maintain:
  • Domain Security Policies
  • Business Process Security Policies
  • Security Groups
  • Role-Based Security
  • User-Based, Intersection, Aggregation, and Constrained Security Groups.
• Perform security analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for access-related issues.
• Design and support role-based access models that align with organizational policies and the principle of least privilege.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Internal Audit, Compliance, and business stakeholders to gather and implement security requirements.
• Conduct periodic security reviews, user access certifications, and Segregation of Duties (SoD) assessments.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reports, and evidence of security controls.
• Recommend and implement security improvements that enhance governance and operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain security documentation, standards, and procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Workday Security configuration experience.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Domain Security
  • Business Process Security
  • Configurable Security
  • Security Groups
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Experience supporting Workday HCM and at least one additional Workday functional area (Supply Chain, Payroll, Financials, Recruiting, Benefits, Learning, etc.).
• Experience supporting security audits and compliance initiatives.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Financials security.
• Experience with Workday integrations (EIB, Studio, Core Connectors, Workday APIs).
• Knowledge of HIPAA or other regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts.
• Workday Pro Security Certification required, or must be able to obtain within 18 months of hire date.
• Experience with Workday Prism Analytics or Extend is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Workday Configurable Security
• Domain Security Policies
• Business Process Security Policies
• Security Groups
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Workday Reporting
• Security Analysis
• Workday Release Management
• Audit & Compliance
• Workday Integrations
• Microsoft Excel
• ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms (preferred)

Success Factors
The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Balance security with business usability.
• Build trusted partnerships across HR, Finance, and IT.
• Continuously improve Workday security processes.
• Stay current with Workday releases and security best practices.
• Participate in Workday releases by evaluating security impacts, testing changes, and implementing enhancements.
• Support Workday integrations by ensuring appropriate security permissions and access.
• Develop reports and dashboards related to security administration and compliance.
• Develops technical documentation, training materials, and reference resources for supported applications and systems.
• Serves as a technical mentor and resource for team members and contributes to a collaborative work environment.
• Participates in an on-call rotation.

What We Require:
Education: Associate's degree in a STEM related field or 2 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of related experience required. Advanced experience with full stack development including front-end and back-end technologies, APIs, relational databases, and server configuration required.
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Obtains and maintains a minimum of three vendor and/or industry certifications/proficiencies as determined. Maintains primary application proficiency path plus adjacent certifications related to primary support responsibilities.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrates advanced organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills required. Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor team members in a collaborative environment. Demonstrates accountability, adaptability, continuous learning, adherence to documentation standards and departmental processes, and awareness of operational and compliance impacts.
This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Compensation Range:
$98,155.20 - $157,040.00
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Recruiter:
MARK MISKOVIC
Recruiter Email:
mamiskovic@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training