Workday Security & Configuration Administrator

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The Workday Security & Configuration Administrator manages security, configuration, and business process design within the University's Workday environment. The position helps ensure Workday access and configuration remain secure, reliable, well-documented, and aligned with institutional requirements across HCM, Finance, and Student.

Working under the direction of the Manager of Enterprise Applications and Development, the Administrator works independently and collaboratively with University stakeholders and Information Technology teams to support Workday security, configuration, access governance, and related operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Workday security groups, domains, and business processes across HCM, Finance, and Student.
• Administer role-based access and security assignments using Workday security and business process configuration tools.
• Audit and document access assignments to support institutional policy, access governance, and segregation-of-duties requirements.
• Support Workday configuration and business process changes in coordination with functional stakeholders and Information Technology teams.
• Use Workday reporting capabilities as needed to support security reviews, access analysis, and audit requirements.
• Apply information security practices to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the University's information.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for Workday security, configuration, access assignments, and related procedures.
• Communicate with management, team members, and stakeholders regarding key issues, changes, and support needs.
• Research emerging technologies and Workday capabilities relevant to assigned responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computing discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience in enterprise system administration.
• Experience with Workday Security, Business Processes, and configuration.
• Broad-based knowledge of enterprise system security, access governance, and configuration management practices.
• Understanding of access governance and compliance requirements, including FERPA and segregation of duties.
• Understanding of Workday reporting as it relates to security and audit needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Security Pro certification.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Tuition remission
• Generous vacation and leave policies
• Professional development support

Job Type

• Full-time, administrative

Location

• Remote, with occasional travel to main campus (Williamsburg, KY) as needed

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