Senior Workday Security Administrator

Position Summary

The University of Virginia Information Technology Services (ITS) department seeks an experienced Senior Workday Security Administrator to lead the design, administration, auditing, and optimization of security within the Workday ecosystem. This role is responsible for maintaining a secure, scalable, and compliant Workday environment across HCM, Finance, Payroll, Recruiting, Benefits, and other functional areas.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Workday security architecture, domain and business process security policies, role-based security administration, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, Audit, Compliance, and Integration teams. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

This is a 2 year limited term position based on funding

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, maintain, and optimize Workday security frameworks including role-based, user-based, intersection, and segment-based security groups
• Administer domain and business process security policies across Workday functional areas
• Lead security administration efforts supporting HCM, Payroll, Finance, Recruiting, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Procurement, Accounting Center, Prism, Extend, and Integrations
• Perform regular security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews
• Manage Workday access provisioning, deprovisioning, and segregation of duties (SoD) controls
• Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, and IT Security teams to ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve Workday security issues related to reports, integrations, APIs, EIBs, RaaS, Studio integrations, and business processes
• Participate in Workday releases by reviewing security enhancements, conducting impact assessments, performing regression testing, and implementing improvements
• Develop and maintain security documentation, governance standards, and operational procedures
• Mentor junior administrators and provide guidance on Workday security best practices
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams on new implementations, acquisitions, and organizational changes

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

Experience

• Four years of hands-on experience administering security within Workday
• Strong understanding of:
  • Workday security architecture
  • Domain security policies
  • Business process security policies
  • Security group design
  • Authentication and authorization concepts
• Experience supporting Workday integrations and integration security
• Experience troubleshooting security issues related to reports, calculated fields, and integrations
• Knowledge of audit, compliance, and segregation of duties principles including SOX, GDPR, and HIPAA
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• Experience with:
  • Workday Extend
  • Workday Prism
  • Workday Accounting Center
  • Workday Orchestrate
• Experience working within healthcare or higher education environments
• Experience leading Workday security redesign or transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with identity management and SSO technologies including:
  • Okta
  • Azure AD
  • SAML
  • MFA

Certifications

• Workday certifications in one or more of the following:
  • Security
  • HCM
  • Integrations
  • Financials

Physical Demands

This position primarily performs sedentary work using standard office equipment and requires the ability to communicate effectively with others.

Salary Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position is commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in accordance with UVA policy and department needs.

About UVA and the Community

The University of Virginia is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the nation and is widely recognized for excellence in education, research, and patient care. UVA is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, a vibrant community offering exceptional quality of life, outstanding schools, and access to outdoor recreation, arts, and culture.

Application Timeline

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position will remain open until filled.

Additional Requirements

A background check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to employment.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply

Please apply online through Online and search for R0083619 . Complete the application and upload the following required materials:

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website .

• Cover letter
  
• Resume
  

. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume” box. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference Check Process

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the hiring process.

Contact

For questions about the position, please contact Bill Crane, Senior Recruiter, at Xer5ff@virginia.edu

Job Profile
J1496 - IT Security Professional 4

Career Stream and Level
Professional-P4

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .