Workday Security Lead

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Little Rock, AR - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 10 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Current University of Arkansas System employees including student employees and graduate assistants need to log in to Workday via then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs for Students.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).


If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through My Draft Applications located on your Candidate Home page.


Closing Date:

05/16/2026


Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas System


Since its inception the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the states 1871 flagship land-grant research university; Arkansass 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 60000 students employs over 17000 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 states economic educational and cultural advancement.


Department:

TECH - Workday Security


Departments Website:


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 Bachelors 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 Workdays 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


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume


Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Additional Information:

Applicable equivalencies may be considered.


Recruitment Contact Information:

David Glover Director of Information Technology


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.


Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting


Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing Talking


Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving Standing Walking


Benefits Eligible:

Yes
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