Workday Security Lead (Enterprise Security Architecture & Governance)

Be Part of a High-Performing Team

This opportunity supports a leading biopharmaceutical organization known for advancing innovative therapies and maintaining a strong commitment to data protection and regulatory compliance. The team operates in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment, partnering closely with HR, Cybersecurity, IT, and functional Workday owners to manage a complex, enterprise-wide Workday landscape. With multiple modules in place and new initiatives underway, including modern AI-driven enhancements, this group is focused on elevating system security, strengthening governance, and ensuring seamless user experiences across the organization.

What s In Store For You

Candidates joining this engagement will work within a mature Workday ecosystem that continues to evolve through new features, enhancements, and cross-functional projects. The hybrid schedule provides a balanced structure while still creating opportunities to meaningfully engage with business, technical, and operational teams. As the security lead, you'll be central to shaping the organization s security governance model and supporting upcoming initiatives set to roll out in the new year.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead strategy, design, and configuration for Workday security across all modules
  
• Implement and maintain role-based, domain, and business process security controls
  
• Oversee integration and service account security to safeguard data flow across connected systems
  
• Conduct security reviews, audits, and SoD assessments, recommending and executing improvements
  
• Guide teams through Workday releases, regression testing, and new functionality
  
• Create and maintain governance frameworks and security documentation
  
• Resolve complex security issues, troubleshoot access challenges, and oversee user provisioning
  
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders in HR, Cybersecurity, integrations, and People Operations
  

Do You Bring Proven Success in Workday Security Leadership?

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of Workday experience, including 5+ years focused exclusively on security
  
• Workday Pro Security Certification (required)
  
• Strong background designing and maintaining RBAC, domain security, and business process security
  
• Hands-on experience supporting Workday integrations, EIB/feed security, and SSO
  
• Experience participating in at least one full Workday implementation
  
• Ability to lead architecture discussions, establish best practices, and assess risk
  
• Audit, compliance, and SoD analysis experience
  
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across HR, IT, and technical teams
  
• Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, HR, Computer Science, or a similar field
  

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to AI-enabled security tools or agent-based security models
  
• Background in biopharmaceutical or highly regulated industries
  
• Experience with multiple Workday modules: HCM, Talent, Absence, Recruiting, Learning, etc.
  
• Familiarity with SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, or similar security frameworks