Workday Security Lead
University of Arkansas
USD 80k-80k / year
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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
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Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas System
Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; five community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The UA System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 60,000 students, employs over 17,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $2 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
Department:
TECH - Workday Security
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Summary of Job Duties:
This position functions as the Workday Security Lead on the Technical Team with the University of Arkansas System. The Workday Security lead is responsible for ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient access to Workday data and functionality through the design and maintenance of security roles, domains, and policies. This position will also manage the Workday Security Analyst position to support the configuration/issue resolution and maintenance of Workday security and access to data. Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop a collaborative Workday Security team; plan and facilitate office hours, working groups, and implementation activities.
• Research, triage, and resolve Workday and Kainos security issues within assigned functional areas; manage vendor casework to closure.
• Own security role design and lifecycle governance, including change control, maintenance, and user-based role assignments.
• Administer periodic user access reviews; support security audits and compliance requirements.
• Partner with functional and technical teams to maintain secure, efficient system access across the University of Arkansas System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
The educational equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, human resources, business administration or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
Three to five years of experience managing ERP and/or SIS security or related experience
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
At least one year of management or project leadership experience
Must be able to work collaboratively and travel throughout the State to various UA campuses as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Five or more years of overall ERP/SIS systems experience with in-depth knowledge and understanding of security administration
Two or more years of demonstrated Workday hands-on security configuration and administration experience, experience implementing or supporting Workday security groups, domains, and security profiles
Demonstrated working knowledge of Workday's system administration (tenant management, version releases, regression testing)
Demonstrated knowledge of Workday integrations, reports, and calculated fields
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations including PII and PHI
Knowledge of the job analysis and security requirements
Knowledge of the various Workday modules, report writing, as well as Workday security
Knowledge and experience in Workday, Report Writer, EIBs
Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills
Solid analytical skills
Highly developed problem-solving skills
Effective management and team collaboration skills
Ability to make decisions at the project team level and properly escalate those decisions that cannot be resolved on a timely basis
Ability to structure work efficiently
Ability to provide direction and use interpersonal influences to gain goal alignments with results versus activity-oriented outcomes
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to develop complex reports using functions, formulas, and/or macros
Ability to juggle multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
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Additional Information:
Applicable equivalencies may be considered.
Recruitment Contact Information:
dglover@uasys.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

















