Talascend is currently seeking a Workday System and Security Administrator for a remote W-2 contract to direct-hire position.
While this position is 100% remote and can work from anywhere within the continental US, Eastern Business hours are required.
SUMMARY:
Our Client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workday System and Security Administrator to join their team. This role is crucial for managing and optimizing their Workday HCM environment, with a focus on security, system integrity, and compliance. The ideal candidate will also serve as a backup for their UKG Pro system and support the management of critical integrations, single sign-on (SSO) configurations, and API connections with various vendors.
Each day brings a variety of tasks, including updating compliance documentation. They are looking for someone who wants to grow as part of their company long term.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Troubleshooting involves managing more than 150 integrations with various internal systems, which means there’s a significant likelihood that one of them may experience issues. As a result, the team will be focused on identifying and resolving integration problems.
- Maintaining system documentation and creating system diagrams for over 65 systems, including Workday.
- Workday Security Management - Design, configure, and maintain Workday security roles and permissions to ensure proper access controls and compliance with company policies.
- System Administration - Manage and maintain Workday system configurations, updates, and integrations to ensure smooth system functionality.
- Backup Administrator for UKG Pro - Act as the backup administrator for the UKG Pro system, primarily used for payroll, providing support when needed to maintain operational continuity.
- Okta Integration & SSO - Assist in coordinating SSO connections between Workday, UKG Pro, and other third-party vendors using Okta or other identity management solutions.
- Incident Management - Assist in managing Workday incidents by identifying and troubleshooting integration issues, submitting incidents to Workday, and tracking resolutions.
- SOX Compliance - Ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) by maintaining controls, documentation, and audit trails related to system access and security configurations.
- Documentation & Diagrams - Create and maintain detailed system documentation, process diagrams, and security configurations to support business continuity and audit readiness.
- Workday Releases - Assist in the testing, validation, and successful deployment of new Workday features and updates.
- Compliance & Auditing - Implement and monitor security policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support audit readiness.
REQUIREMENTS:
- US Citizenship.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with Workday, particularly in a security administration role.
- Experience managing Workday security and system configurations.
- Proficiency in creating custom Workday reports for auditing and compliance purposes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Tenacious problem solver.
- Strong self-organization skills.
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED:
- Workday Certification in Security or System Administration.
- Familiarity with SOX, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks related to data security and compliance.
- Experience with UKG Pro, as this role serves as a backup administrator for the system.
- Experience with Okta or other identity management systems for supporting SSO and API integrations.
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
