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Workday Security Product Owner

Irving, TX · Remote

$55 - $60/hr

Job Summary The Workday Security Product Owner acts as the customer proxy, collaborating with Product Management and other stakeholders to define and prioritize the team backlog. This role ensures ...

Kettering Health

Manager App Security

Miamisburg, OH · On-site

Align the Workday security model with the organization's broader security strategy, risk posture, and compliance requirements. * Collaborate with functional domain leads and security resources to ...

Kettering Health

Manager App Security

Miamisburg, OH · On-site

Align the Workday security model with the organization's broader security strategy, risk posture, and compliance requirements. * Collaborate with functional domain leads and security resources to ...

ELB Learning

Workday HCM / Financials Administrator

Manage Workday security roles, domains, and user access configurations * Maintain system documentation including configuration workbooks, testing scripts, SOPs, and training materials * Provide Tier ...

Trimble

Workday HCM Security Administrator

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

Drive Global Excellence as our next Workday HCM Security Administrator! Are you ready to take ownership of a sophisticated global HR technology environment? As a key member of our People Experience ...

Cone Health

Application Security Analyst

Security Analyst for Workday is responsible for managing and maintaining secure role-based access controls, enforcing least-privilege principles, and ensuring proper segregation of duties within the ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for workday security in the United States is $50.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $63.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Workday Security professional, you need strong analytical abilities, a solid understanding of security principles, and experience with Workday platform administration, often supported by a relevant degree or Workday certification. Familiarity with Workday security configuration, role-based access controls (RBAC), and auditing tools is essential. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for identifying risks and collaborating with stakeholders. These skills ensure secure system configurations, protect sensitive data, and maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Workday Security roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Workday Security often face challenges such as staying current with frequent system updates, managing complex permission structures, and ensuring compliance with evolving data privacy regulations. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail and proactive communication with HR, IT, and compliance teams to understand changing business needs. Regularly participating in Workday community forums, ongoing training, and collaborating with cross-functional teams can help address these challenges and ensure robust security configurations.

What is Workday Security?

Workday Security refers to the configuration and management of access controls within the Workday system to ensure that sensitive data is protected and only accessible to authorized users. It involves setting up security groups, roles, and permissions to manage who can view or modify specific types of information, such as employee records or payroll data. Workday Security professionals are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining these security structures to comply with company policies and regulatory requirements. Their work is essential in safeguarding organizational data and supporting audit and compliance initiatives.
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Workday Security Administrator (NCS) - BCIT

Workday Security Administrator (NCS) - BCIT

City of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$101.03K - $166.50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted yesterday

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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

123rd of 640 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
Salary Range:
$101,034.00 - $166,502.00 Annually
Hiring Salary Range:
$101,034.00 - $133,768.00 Annually
Get to Know Us
Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Job Summary:
The City of Baltimore is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Workday Security Administrator to join our Workday Product Management Support (WPMS) team. This critical role is responsible for configuring, maintaining, and advising on security within the Workday application (including domain security policies, roles, and role assignments). The successful candidate will collaborate with the Information Security (InfoSec) team to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all Workday-related data, protecting sensitive financial, HR, and operational information from internal and external threats, and ensuring compliance with all relevant City, State, and Federal regulations.
Essential Functions
Security Design and Implementation
  • Role and Authentication Management: Design, implement, and maintain robust role-based access control (RBAC) structures, user authentication policies, and permission matrices within the Workday system.
  • Segregation of Duties (SoD): Develop and enforce Segregation of Duties (SoD) policies to mitigate financial and operational risk.
  • Security Architecture: Design and manage Workday landscape security, including client/instance hardening, transport security, interface security, and secure configuration of gateway and message server services.
  • System Hardening: Apply security patches, updates, and configuration best practices to harden the Workday application.
Monitoring, Audit, and Compliance
  • Security Monitoring: Configure and monitor security audit logs, critical transaction usage, and suspicious activity within the Workday system; respond promptly to security incidents.
  • Internal/External Audits: Serve as the primary security liaison for internal and external audits; provide evidence of compliance and implement remediation plans for identified control deficiencies.
  • Policy Enforcement: Ensure all Workday security policies and procedures align with City and regulatory standards (e.g., PCI-DSS compliance, GDPR for resident data, etc., if applicable).
  • Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular security scans, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments of the Workday platform.

  • Workday-delivered reports can help you answer security-related questions.
Operational Maintenance and Support
  • User Lifecycle Management: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Workday user accounts, including provisioning, de-provisioning, access reviews, and emergency access procedures.
  • Integration Security: Manges security groups for integrations and ensures the integration functions as expected and does not expose sensitive data due to misconfigured permissions. Maintains detailed records of integration security configurations for audit purposes.
  • Single Sign-On (SSO): Configure and maintain integration with the City's identity management system for Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • Security Policy Change Control: Participate in change control reviews to ensure security policies and data privacy standards are aligned with City and regulatory standards
  • Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive security documentation, standard operating procedures, and runbooks for all Workday security controls.
  • Technical Account Management (TAM): Engage with Workday TAM to stay updated on new security features within the application's future roadmap and implement where possible.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: have a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
AND
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of hand-on experience with Workday as a Security Administrator or Configurator or security related role.
Experience in the public sector or government environment is highly desirable.
Certifications (Preferred)
  • Workday Pro Platform Administrator Certification
  • Workday Pro Security Certification
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Solid understanding of the Workday configurable security framework, security features and controls
  • Ability to accurately collect information in order to understand and assess the clients' needs and situation
  • Working knowledge of HR/Finance information systems, data models organization structures, and roles
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with functional and IT clients
  • Comfortable enforcing adherence to security policies and practices
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and address complex issues
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross- functionally

Technical Skills (Required)
  • Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g.,Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, and IBM QRadar) or Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools (e.g., SAP GRC Access Control) for continuous monitoring and violation remediation.

  • Understanding of network protocols, security concepts, and best practices for secure application and infrastructure design.
  • In-depth knowledge of Workday security concepts including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Transactional Authorization, and Parameter Management.
  • Strong understanding of network security principles, firewalls, and secure communication protocols (TLS/SSL, SAML, OAuth).
  • Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM) solutions.
  • Familiarity with database security best practices (e.g., Oracle Database Security, SQL Server Security).
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to quickly assess complex security risks and design effective, pragmatic solutions.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical risks to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across functional teams (HR,Finance, Procurement) to understand business processes and translate them into secure technical controls.
  • Integrity: High degree of professionalism and integrity in handling sensitive City data.
  • Organizational and Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Information
Background Check
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
Probation
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
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Baltimore, MD, US

Year founded

1968

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