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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Workday Security Analyst - **Company:** Lineage Logistics - **Location:** Novi, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, User Authentication, Cyber Security, Financial Software, Identity and Access Management, Internet Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, OAuth, Release Management, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Workday Security, Workday - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://onelineage.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Novi-MI-Humboldt-Drive/Senior-Workday-Security-Analyst_R0108245 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in IT or related discipline * 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Workday Security (Pro certification a plus) * Experience working directly with internal controls and auditors to support audit requests * Proven experience designing and implementing security architectures * Experience with SoD, SOX compliance, User Access Reviews (UAR), and GDPR initiatives * Strong Knowledge of authentication methods, including OAUTH, SAML, SSO and tenant level security configurations * Supporting large global organizations with complex security framework and scaling for growth, * Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills with the ability to interact with Finance, HR, IT, and Cybersecurity teams across all levels of the organization * Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and prioritize work to meet established deadlines * Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills * Strong understanding of risk management principles and mitigation strategies * Strong analytical and documentation skills ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Workday Security Analyst (can be REMOTE) to support, maintain, and enhance our enterprise Workday ecosystem. This role will be responsible for supporting both Human Resources (HCM) and Finance business functions., * Security Design & Implementation Architect and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade security frameworks across Workday's HR and Finance modules aligning business objectives and security best practices. * Security Configuration & Administration Lead the configuration and administration of Workday security, including, but not limited to: * Domain security policies * Business process security policies * Role-based security groups * User-based security groups * Intersection and constrained security groups * Segregation of duties (SoD) * Tenant level security architecture * Authentication and authorization concepts * Security inheritance and propagation * Security Architecture & Optimization Continuously assess and mature the Workday security architecture by identifying gaps, reducing complexity and implementing improvements that enhance scalability, performance, and least-privilege access. * Authentication & Integration Security Design and manage secure authentication frameworks, including OAUTH, SAML, Step-Up, Whitelisting, Single Sign-On (SSO), ensuring seamless and secure integrations across enterprise systems. * Issue Resolution & Operational Excellence Serve as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting and resolving complex security issues, ensuring timely resolution while maintaining system integrity and business continuity. * Provisioning and deprovisioning users * Managing role assignments * Security group maintenance * Troubleshooting access issues * Creating and modifying security configurations * Supporting tenant refreshes and migrations * Running security audits * Managing emergency access procedures * Continuous Improvement & Release Management Proactively monitor Workday releases and emerging capabilities, assessing impact and driving adoption of new features to enhance security posture and operational efficiency. * User Access & Provisioning Governance Establish and optimize user access governance, partnering with Finance, HR, IT, and business stakeholders to design efficient provisioning workflows. 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