Senior Business Systems Analyst - Workday Security

JOB SUMMARY

The Workday Security Business Analyst serves as security architect and administrator for Northeastern's Workday HCM, Payroll, and Finance platforms. This role manages the complete security lifecycle including role-based access control, security group configuration, and integration security while ensuring compliance with GLBA, SOX, and university data governance policies. The analyst partners with HR, Finance, and Payroll teams to balance robust security controls with operational efficiency, leading security initiatives that protect sensitive employee and financial data across the Workday ecosystem. This position offers the opportunity to shape enterprise security strategy while working with cutting-edge cloud ERP technology in a dynamic higher education environment. The successful candidate will join a collaborative ITS team committed to protecting university data while enabling institutional excellence

.
24/7 business continuit

y:This role requires occasional availability outside of traditional working hours to address urgent business needs as they arise, including, but not limited to, responding to security incidents, supporting software deployments, resolving software issues or system breaks, and addressing other critical operational requirements. The ideal candidate must be proactive and adaptable, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations by promptly addressing any issues, regardless of time or day. Flexibility and a strong sense of urgency are essential for success in this positio

n.
Other duties as requir

ed:This role requires flexibility in performing duties outside of the primary responsibilities to support evolving business needs. The ideal candidate must be adaptable and willing to take on additional tasks or projects as required, ensuring smooth operations across the organization. This may include stepping in to assist with cross-functional teams, handling unexpected challenges, or contributing to initiatives that support business growth and success. A proactive mindset and the ability to pivot quickly are essential for thriving in this dynamic environme

nt.
Hybrid work sched

ule:This role is hybrid and in the office three days a week to facilitate collaboration and teamwork. In-office presence is an essential part of our on-campus culture and allows for engaging directly with staff and students, sharing ideas, and contributing to a dynamic work environment. Being on-site allows for stronger connections, more effective problem-solving, and enhanced team synergy, all of which are key to achieving our collective goals and driving succ

ess.
**Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University is unable to work sponsor for this role, now or in the fu

ture.
MINIMUM QUALIFIC

ATIONSEssential Qualific

a

tions Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field req

uired.
Expe

• rience:3-5 years of Workday security configuration and administration exp
• erienceDemonstrated expertise with Workday HCM, Finance, and Payroll
• modulesBackground in higher education ERP systems strongly pr
• eferredExperience with Workday Student

a plus
Technical Compe

• tencies:Expert knowledge of Workday security components: Security Groups, Domain Security, Business Process Security, Integration System
• SecurityProficiency with Workday tools: EIBs, Calculated Fields, Custom Reports, BIRT, Workda
• y StudioUnderstanding of authentication protocols (SAML, SSO, MFA) and API
• securityExperience with Workday integration security (ISUs, Core Connectors

, PICOF)
Requir

• ed SkillsStrong understanding of higher education business processes (academic, HR,
• finance)Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving
• abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced en
• vironmentStrong documentation and communicati
• on skillsExperience with change management and ITIL

p

rocesses Preferred Quali

• ficationsWorkday Security Certification (HCM, Financials, or
• Student)Workday Pro or Partner cert
• ificationAdditional Workday module certifications (Absence, Benefits, Recruiting,
• Learning)Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or PRISM Analytics
• securityKnowledge of Workday Extend platform
• securityCISSP, CISA, or similar security cert
• ificationExperience with other higher education ERPs (Banner, PeopleSoft
• , Oracle)Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GD

PR, CCPA)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUN

TABILITIESWorkday Security Admi

• nistration
  Configure and maintain security groups, role assignments, and domain securi
• ty policiesManage business process security and approval chains across all Work
• day modulesAdminister integration system users (ISUs) and maintain integration securit
• y protocolsConfigure and test security for Workday releases (bi-annual updates) and weekly se
• rvice packsMaintain security workbooks and role mapping do
• cumentationImplement segregation of duties controls and monitor for
• violationsCollaborate with functional teams (HR, Finance, Payroll, Student Services) on security r
• equirementsLead security configuration sessions for new implementations
• and modulesPartner with Identity Management team on provisioning and deprovisionin
• g workflowsSupport union requirements and collective bargaining agreement sec
• urity needsFacilitate security training for security partners and
• super usersManage security requests through ServiceNow or ticke

ting system
Security Analysis, Optimization, an

d GovernanceConduct regular security audits using Workday delivered audit reports and cust

• om reporting
  Analyze user access patterns and optimize security grou
• p assignmentsPerform security impact analysis for new functionality and business pr
• ocess changesDevelop security matrices for cross-functio
• nal processesMonitor and remediate security exceptions and inappro
• priate accessCreate security dashboards for leadersh
• ip visibilityMaintain GLBA compliance for f
• inancial dataSupport SOX controls for financial repor
• ting securityDocument security configurations for internal and ex
• ternal auditsMaintain security run books and disaster recove
• ry proceduresSupport PCI compliance for payment-rela