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Senior Workday Security Administrator

Boston, Massachusetts - Posted on October 3, 2025
Published By Laura Sweeney

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Senior Workday Security Administrator for direct-hire position! 100% remote!

The Senior Workday Security Administrator plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and compliance of the enterprise applications with a focus on Workday and UKG. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of security configurations, access controls, and audit processes across human capital, financial, and supply chain systems. The Senior Workday Security Administrator ensures user access is managed appropriately, sensitive employee data is safeguarded, and compliance requirements—including audit and regulatory standards—are consistently met. This role requires a deep understanding of Workday security administration and business processes, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks.

This Business Applications team drives critical digital transformation initiatives that power the entire organization. With cutting-edge platforms like Workday and UKG at the core, the team is shaping the future of how business processes and technology intersect. There’s a unique opportunity to influence key enterprise systems, lead innovation in automation and integrations, and collaborate across diverse teams to deliver high-impact solutions. This is a dynamic, fast-growing environment where your expertise directly accelerates organizational success and growth.

Responsibilities
Security Configuration and Maintenance
-Design and configure security roles and permissions in Workday and UKG to ensure appropriate user access.
-Regularly review and update security roles based on business needs and platform updates.

User Access Management
-Oversee timely provisioning and de-provisioning of user access rights with role-based access controls (RBAC).
-Conduct regular access reviews and recertifications to maintain compliance.

Compliance and Auditing
-Perform audits of security configurations and user access to meet organizational and regulatory standards.
-Maintain audit logs and reports for internal and external review.
Incident Response and Resolution
-Monitor systems for security incidents and investigate suspicious activities.
-Coordinate with Information Security teams to resolve incidents and document lessons learned.

Policy Development and Documentation
-Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines for Workday and UKG.
-Create and update comprehensive documentation for security processes and protocols.

Training and User Support
-Provide training on security best practices and platform-specific security features.
-Deliver security awareness programs and assist users with security-related issues.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
-Partner with departments to align security configurations with business goals.
-Stay current on platform updates, security trends, and participate in community forums for ongoing skill development.

Annual salary is $150k/year. Apply now!

Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
-5 years of Workday experience, including 3 years in a dedicated security role.
-Hands-on experience configuring Workday Security Groups, Domain/Business Process policies, and user provisioning workflows.
-Experience supporting multiple Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Finance, Payroll, Time).
-Familiarity with compliance and audit standards (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR).
-Experience with Workday Prism, Adaptive Planning, and/or Extend from a security perspective.
-Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, higher ed, or financial services) strongly preferred.
-Workday certification a plus.
-Proficiency in configuring and managing Workday Security Groups (e.g., Role-Based, User-Based).
-Expertise in managing Domain Security Policies and Business Process Security Policies.
-Ability to perform Security Audits and User Access Reviews within Workday.
-Proficiency in Workday Report Writer and Calculated Fields.


Trillium has been recruiting and placing clerical and office professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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