Workday Security Lead
Reference Number: 416279
Posted: 10/27/2026
Job Type: Contract
- Industry: Technology and IT
Our client is seeking a Workday Security Lead to join their team. As a Workday Security Lead, you will be part of the Security & Compliance function supporting enterprise Workday security governance. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of personal responsibility, a detail-oriented approach to audit readiness, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver secure, compliant access controls.
Job Title: Workday Security Lead
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Travel: Occasional travel to California is required. All approved travel expenses will be reimbursed by the client.
Pay Range: $90 on W2
What's the Job?
- Configure and maintain Workday security domains, security groups, business process security policies, intersection security, and user provisioning/deprovisioning to support enterprise security and compliance requirements.
- Design, document, and govern Workday security controls, including security matrices, role-based access models, segregation of duties (SoD) analyses, and audit-ready security documentation.
- Support security assessments, risk mitigation activities, and compliance reviews by evaluating security impacts, implementing configuration changes, and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs) and related governance artifacts.
- Ensure Workday security configurations align with organizational policies, labor regulations, and governance standards.
- Uphold a respectful and courteous work environment through integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility.
What's Needed?
- Certified in Workday HCM required.
- Minimum 2 implementations led required.
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university preferred.
- State & Local Government experience preferred.
- Healthcare experience preferred.
What's in it for me?
- Work on critical Workday security governance that supports enterprise security and compliance.
- Own security control design and documentation, including SoD analyses and audit-ready artifacts.
- Contribute to risk mitigation and compliance reviews through configuration impact evaluation.
- Maintain and govern System Security Plans (SSPs) and related governance documentation.
- Collaborate in a professional environment focused on integrity and accountability.
Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Insurance
- 401(k), Plus Match
- Weekly Pay
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
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