Workday Security Engineer

Job Role :: Workday Security Engineer.

Experience 5+ Years

Location Pune/Delhi/Nagpur

Job Type : Contract 2 hire

JD

Workday Security- IDC-

A Workday Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains robust security protocols, access controls, and user permissions within the Workday platform to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance. Key responsibilities include managing security groups (role-based, user-based, segment-based), configuring domain security policies, conducting audits, and securing integrations.

Core Responsibilities

• Access & Security Configuration: Define, configure, and manage Workday security groups, including role-based, user-based, rule-based, and intersection security.
• Data Security & Privacy: Maintain data protection, implement security policies, and troubleshoot access issues.
• Security Policies: Manage domain security policies to control view/modify permissions on securable items.
• Implementation & Maintenance: Ensure security integrity during implementation, planning, and production phases.
• Compliance & Auditing: Work with internal audit staff to conduct regular tests and audits, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, or other standards.
• Integration Security: Secure integrations between Workday and external systems, including integration security groups.
• Threat & Vulnerability Management: Identify security risks, assess attack surfaces, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Incident Response: Lead security incident response activities and investigations.

Key Competencies

• Workday Expertise: Deep understanding of Workday security architecture and security group configurations.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of IAM (Identity and Access Management) processes, authentication, and authorization.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and IT to align security policies with business processes.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze security breaches and perform root cause analysis.