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How much do remote workday security administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote workday security administrator in the United States is $46.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.46 and $52.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Remote Workday Security Administrator typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage user access and data security?

As a Remote Workday Security Administrator, you will regularly work with HR, IT, and compliance teams to ensure that user access aligns with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Collaboration often involves participating in virtual meetings to understand evolving business needs, documenting access requests, and coordinating security audits. Effective communication is key, as you'll need to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and respond quickly to security concerns or incidents. This cross-functional teamwork helps maintain a secure and compliant Workday environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Workday Security Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Workday Security Administrator, you need expertise in Workday security configuration, user access management, role-based permissions, and a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with Workday HCM, report writing, security audits, and often Workday certification are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing sensitive data and collaborating across remote teams. These skills ensure secure system operations, regulatory compliance, and the protection of confidential employee information.

What is the difference between Remote Workday Security Administrator vs Workday Security Analyst?

AspectRemote Workday Security AdministratorWorkday Security Analyst
CredentialsWorkday certifications, security and IT knowledgeWorkday certifications, security and analysis skills
Work EnvironmentRemote, IT/security teamsRemote or on-site, HR and security teams
Employer/IndustryOrganizations using Workday HR systemOrganizations managing Workday security and compliance

Both roles focus on Workday security but differ in scope. The Remote Workday Security Administrator primarily manages security configurations and access controls, ensuring system integrity. The Workday Security Analyst analyzes security data, audits access, and recommends improvements. While both require Workday security certifications, the Administrator role emphasizes system setup and maintenance, whereas the Analyst focuses on security analysis and compliance.

What is a Remote Workday Security Administrator?

A Remote Workday Security Administrator is a professional responsible for managing and overseeing the security settings and user access within the Workday human capital management (HCM) system, while working remotely. Their role includes configuring security groups, permissions, and roles to ensure that sensitive employee information is protected and only accessible by authorized personnel. They also monitor security policies, audit user activity, and help troubleshoot access issues to maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. This position requires strong knowledge of Workday's security framework and best practices in data privacy and IT security.
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Senior Workday Security Administrator

Senior Workday Security Administrator

Apex Systems

Charlottesville, VA • Remote

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job#: 3028687
Job Description:
Senior Workday Security Administrator
Location: Remote. Client in Charlottesville, VA
Employment type: Direct hire with a 2 year duration.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Workday Security Administrator to lead the design, administration, auditing, and optimization of security within the Workday ecosystem. This role is responsible for maintaining a secure, scalable, and compliant Workday environment across HCM, Finance, Payroll, Recruiting, and other functional areas.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Workday security architecture, domain, and business process security policies, role-based security administration, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, Audit, Compliance, and Integration teams. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this position.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, configure, maintain, and optimize Workday security frameworks, including:
    • Role-Based Security Groups
    • User-Based Security Groups
    • Intersection Security Groups
    • Segment-Based Security
    • Domain and Business Process Security Policies
  • Lead security administration activities for:
    • HCM
    • Payroll
    • Finance
    • Recruiting
    • Benefits
    • Time Tracking
    • Absence
    • Procurement
    • Accounting Center
    • Prism, Extend and Integration
  • Perform regular security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
  • Manage Workday access provisioning, deprovisioning, and segregation of duties (SoD) controls.
  • Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, and IT Security teams to ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.

Troubleshoot and resolve Workday security issues related to items included but not limited to Reports, Integrations, APIs, EIBs, RaaS, Studio integrations, and Business processes
  • Participate in Workday releases by:
    • Reviewing new security features
    • Conducting impact assessments
    • Performing regression testing
    • Implementing enhancements
  • Develop and maintain security documentation, governance standards, and operational procedures.
  • Mentor junior administrators and provide guidance on Workday security best practices.
  • Collaborate with functional and technical teams on new implementations, acquisitions, and organizational changes.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience administering security in Workday.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Workday security architecture
    • Domain security policies
    • Business process security policies
    • Security group design
    • Authentication and authorization concepts
  • Experience supporting Workday integrations and integration security.
  • Experience with security troubleshooting for reports, calculated fields, and integrations.
  • Knowledge of audit, compliance, and segregation of duties principles including (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to enable communication of complex technical concepts to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with:
    • Workday Extend
    • Workday Prism
    • Workday Accounting Center
    • Workday Orchestrate
    • Healthcare or higher education environments
  • Workday certifications in:
    • Security
    • HCM
    • Integrations
    • Financials
  • Experience leading Workday security redesign or transformation initiatives.
  • Familiarity with identity management and SSO technologies such as:
    • Okta
    • Azure AD
    • SAML
    • MFA

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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