Workday Security Analyst – IAM (Certified)

Job Title: Workday Security Analyst IAM (Certified)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Hyderabad Work from Office

Job Summary

The Client is seeking a certified Workday Security Analyst (IAM) with strong expertise in Workday security architecture and identity & access management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure access controls within Workday, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Workday security, including domain security policies and business process security policies.
• Design and maintain role-based and user-based security groups.
• Manage user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access modifications in alignment with IAM standards.
• Implement and support identity and access management (IAM) integrations with enterprise systems (e.g., Active Directory, SSO).
• Conduct regular security audits, access reviews, and compliance checks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues in Workday.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and compliance teams to ensure proper access controls and segregation of duties (SoD).
• Support Workday releases by assessing security impacts and implementing necessary updates.
• Maintain documentation of security configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Workday Security Certification (mandatory).
• 36+ years of hands-on experience in Workday security and IAM.
• Strong understanding of:
• Workday security framework (domains, business processes)
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Segregation of duties (SoD)
• Experience with identity management tools and integrations (SSO, LDAP, Active Directory).
• Knowledge of audit and compliance practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors).
• Familiarity with security tools and audit frameworks.
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as HIPAA, SOX, or GDPR.
• Experience in a global or multi-tenant Workday environment.