Workday Security Specialist

Job Title: Workday Security Analyst IAM (Certified)

Department: Healthcare IT

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Hyderabad Work from Office (Hybrid)

US Shift timings - 6pm to 3am

Job Summary

We are 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.

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