Locuz - Workday Security Consultant

Description :

The Workday Security Consultant will serve as the subject matter expert in Workday Security, providing hands-on support to the internal Workday team. This role is responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining security frameworks across all Workday functional areas (Core HCM, Recruitment, Compensation,).

The consultant will collaborate with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure robust security controls, compliance with internal policies, and continuous improvement of security processes. Location: Hyderabad.

Role Description :

- Design, configure, and maintain Workday Security roles, domain policies, and permission structures across all relevant modules.

- Advise and support the internal Workday team on security best practices, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements.

- Conduct regular security audits, identify vulnerabilities, and implement corrective actions.

- Collaborate with HR, IT, and business teams to gather requirements and ensure security solutions align with business needs.

- Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation, including access maps, audit logs, and security catalogs.

- Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on Workday security protocols and procedures.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design and implement end-to-end Workday Security architecture

- Configure and manage :

1. Security Groups (Role-Based, User-Based, Intersection-Based, Segment-Based)

2. Domain Security Policies

3. Business Process Security Policies

- Handle user provisioning, role assignments, and access management

- Perform Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis and implement risk controls

- Conduct security audits, compliance checks, and reporting

- Collaborate with functional and technical teams for security design in implementations and enhancements

- Support Workday integrations by ensuring secure data exchange

- Troubleshoot security-related issues, including access restrictions and data visibility

- Maintain detailed documentation of security configurations and governance processes

Technical Skills (Must Have) :

- Strong hands-on experience in Workday Security Configuration

- Expertise in :

1. Workday Security Groups (RBAC, UBAC, IBAC)

2. Domain & Business Process Security Policies

- Tenant setup and environment management

- Experience with Workday Reporting & Audit Tools

- Knowledge of Workday Integrations Security :

1. EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)

2. Workday Studio

3. Core Connectors

4. REST/SOAP APIs

- Understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) concepts

- Experience with data privacy frameworks and compliance (GDPR, etc.)

- Familiarity with XML, XSLT, and Web Services

- Exposure to SAML, OAuth, and Single Sign-On (SSO)

Additional Technical Exposure (Good to Have) :

- Experience with Workday HCM, Finance, Payroll modules

- Knowledge of Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

- Understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC) and audit frameworks

- Hands-on with ticketing tools (ServiceNow, Jira)

- Basic scripting knowledge (Python / Shell) is a plus

Required Qualifications :

- Proven experience in Workday implementation/support projects

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Preferred Qualifications :

- Workday Certification (Security / HCM / Financials)

- Experience in global implementations or multi-tenant environments