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# Workday Security Architect SME (Workday HCM)

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** Oklahoma City, OK, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $187,200.0 - $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Workday HCM, Workday Security, Information Technology, Workday
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6B4B6E7439B04E238D3B8520E81550D8/job/

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Workday Security Architect or senior Workday security consultant.
 * Deep knowledge of Workday HCM security domains, role-based access, and segregation of duties.
 * Track record delivering security assessments and strategy roadmaps.
 * Experience with best practices for tenant security, governance, and audit readiness.
 * Strong communication skills for client-facing presentations and stakeholder alignment.
 * Ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable recommendations.

Education Requirements:

 * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Human Resources Technology, Business, or a related field.
 * Workday certifications are preferred.
 * Advanced certifications in Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), or Governance are a plus.

## Description

Our client seeks a Workday Security Architect Consultant to assess a mature Workday HCM security environment, identify gaps and best-practice opportunities, and deliver actionable recommendations for a future-state security model. This role will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for analyzing the current state, benchmarking against leading practices, prioritizing enhancements, and creating a practical roadmap for improvement. This is a consultative, client-facing engagement focused on assessment and strategy rather than hands-on configuration., * Assess the current Workday HCM security design, roles, and policies.

 * Benchmark security posture against leading practices and compliance expectations.
 * Identify risk areas, access gaps, and opportunities to simplify role design.
 * Define a future-state security model aligned to business needs and least-privilege principles.
 * Prioritize enhancements and develop a practical, phased roadmap.
 * Advise stakeholders and present findings with clear recommendations.
 * Collaborate with Workday and security teams to validate feasibility and impacts.
 * Produce documentation including assessment summary, gap analysis, and target-state design guidance.


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