Senior Workday Security Administrator

Job#: 3028687

Job Description:

Senior Workday Security Administrator

Location:

Remote. Client in Charlottesville, VA

Employment type:

Direct hire with a 2 year duration.

Role Overview

This position manages, configures, and optimizes security protocols within the Workday HCM/Finance platform to ensure data integrity, privacy, and compliance. The role involves designing security groups, maintaining domain and business process security policies, conducting audits, and managing user access. This is a new role that requires strong stakeholder collaboration and expertise in SOX compliance.

Key Responsibilities

* Design, implement, and maintain complex security roles and groups, including User-Based, Role-Based, and Intersection.

* Create and manage domain and business process security policies and rules.

* Administer daily user access requests, including provisioning and deprovisioning, adhering to service level agreements.

* Provide ongoing Workday security support and contribute to new security setups.

* Support internal and external audits, including SOX, HIPAA, and SOC2, and perform security configuration audits to ensure data integrity.

* Resolve complex security-related issues, access problems, and system bugs.

* Partner with HR, IT, and Finance teams to translate business requirements into effective Workday security solutions.

* Recommend and implement enhancements for security policies, procedures, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

3-5+ years of hands-on experience in Workday Security administration.

Technical

Skills:

A deep understanding of Workday domain security policies, security configuration, and business process security is required. Knowledge of reporting and calculated fields is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

* A degree in information technology or a related field.

* Workday Security certification or relevant cybersecurity credentials.

* Proven experience with security compliance standards such as SOX, GDPR, and HIPAA.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process.  for more details.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process.  for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview:
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

Full Time

Remote:

Yes

Location:

Charlottesville, VA, US

Job Type:

Applications and Data Management

Date Posted:

April 6, 2026

Pay Range:

$130,000 - $183,300

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