Senior Business Systems Analyst - Workday Security

Job Summary

This position is for a Workday Security Business Analyst who acts as security architect and administrator for Northeastern’s Workday HCM, Payroll, and Finance platforms. The analyst manages the full security lifecycle – from role‑based access control and security group configuration to integration security and compliance with GLBA, SOX, and university data governance policies – while partnering with HR, Finance, and Payroll teams to balance robust controls with operational efficiency.

• Configure and maintain Workday security groups, role assignments, and domain security policies.
• Manage business‑process security and approval chains across all Workday modules.
• Administer integration system users (ISUs) and maintain integration security protocols.
• Configure and test security for Workday releases and weekly service packs.
• Maintain security workbooks and role‑mapping documentation.
• Implement segregation of duties controls and monitor for violations.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, and Student Services on security requirements.
• Lead security configuration sessions for new implementations and modules.
• Partner with Identity Management on provisioning and deprovisioning workflows.
• Support union requirements and collective bargaining agreement security needs.
• Facilitate security training for partners and super‑users.
• Manage security requests through Service Now or other ticketing systems.
• Conduct regular security audits using Workday audit reports and custom reporting.
• Analyze user access patterns and optimize security group assignments.
• Perform security impact analysis for new functionality and business process changes.
• Develop security matrices for cross‑functional processes.
• Monitor and remediate security exceptions and inappropriate access.
• Create security dashboards for leadership visibility.
• Maintain GLBA compliance for financial data and support SOX controls for financial reporting security.
• Document security configurations for internal and external audits.
• Maintain security run books and disaster recovery procedures.
• Support PCI compliance for payment‑related processes.
• Provide occasional availability outside traditional working hours to address urgent business needs.
• Show flexibility to perform additional tasks or projects as required.

This position is hybrid, requiring in‑office presence three days a week for collaboration and teamwork.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of Workday security configuration and administration experience.
• Expertise with Workday HCM, Finance, and Payroll modules.
• Background in higher‑education ERP systems preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Workday security components:
  Security Groups, Domain Security, Business Process Security, Integration System Security.
• Proficiency with Workday tools: EIBs, Calculated Fields, Custom Reports, BIRT, Workday Studio.
• Understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, SSO, MFA) and API security.
• Experience with Workday integration security (ISUs, Core Connectors, PICOF).
• Strong grasp of higher‑education business processes (academic, HR, finance).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Experience with change management and ITIL processes.

• Workday Security Certification (HCM, Financials, or Student).
• Workday Pro or Partner certification.
• Additional Workday module certifications (Absence, Benefits, Recruiting, Learning).
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or PRISM Analytics security.
• Knowledge of Workday Extend platform security.
• CISSP, CISA, or a similar security certification.
• Experience with other higher‑education ERPs (Banner, People Soft, Oracle).
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA).

Salary range: $99,010.00 – $ annually, based on experience. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness, retirement, and commuting support.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.