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Business Applications - Manager (The Workday Security Lead) - Remote EST

Remote, NJContractITLife Sciences

Posted November 12, 2026 · ID 26303

Orbis Clinical is seeking a remote-based (EST) Business Applications - Manager (The Workday Security Lead) for at least a year.


Job Title: Business Applications - Manager (The Workday Security Lead)

Location: Remote EST

Contract: At least a year.


Duties:

The Workday Security Lead is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and governance of Workday security across all modules. This role ensures users have appropriate access with the primary goal of protecting employee data, safeguarding data integrity, and maintaining compliance with company's data security policies and industry best practices.

As the subject matter expert (SME) for all Workday security matters, this role partners with HR, IT, Cybersecurity, and external partners to align security with organizational structure, business processes, and compliance requirements.


Design & Configuration

  • Lead the design, configuration, and maintenance of Workday role-based, domain, and business process security policies.
  • Oversee security aspects of Workday integrations, ensuring secure data exchange and controlled access.
  • Manage security workstreams for new Workday module implementations.
  • Apply least-privilege and role-based access principles to ensure data protection and compliance.
  • Support Workday releases, regression testing, and new feature enablement related to security.
  • Develop and maintain security groups, role assignments, and user provisioning processes.
  • Conduct security impact assessments for new functionality and module rollouts.

Administration & Maintenance

  • Manage access requests, user accounts, and audit logs across all tenants.
  • Perform periodic security reviews to identify vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and recommend remediation.
  • Maintain comprehensive security documentation, including configuration workbooks and reference materials.
  • Oversee integration security and service accounts (e.g., API, SSO, EIB).

Collaboration & Governance

  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define and enforce security policies based on 4-eyes, need to know principles.
  • Develop and maintain a Workday security governance framework.
  • Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams to support security audits and risk assessments.

Continuous Improvement & Training

  • Provide training and guidance to functional leads and stakeholders on Workday security best practices.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities in access management.
  • Standardize and enhance provisioning and de-provisioning processes for improved efficiency and user experience.


Key Skills

  • Workday Security Framework Expertise
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Design
  • Security Auditing and Compliance
  • Workday Reporting (RaaS, Custom Reports)
  • SSO / Integration Security

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 8+ years of Workday experience, including 5+ years focused on security administration or design.
  • Deep understanding of Workday domain security, business process security policies, and role-based access control (RBAC).
  • Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST).
  • Experience with key Workday modules (HCM, Recruiting, Advanced Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Performance, Talent).
  • Expertise with SSO, integration security, and security for EIBs and reports.
  • Workday Pro Certification (Security) preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 8+ years of Workday experience, including 5+ years focused on security administration or design.
  • Deep understanding of Workday domain security, business process security policies, and role-based access control (RBAC).
  • Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST).
  • Experience with key Workday modules (HCM, Recruiting, Advanced Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Performance, Talent).
  • Expertise with SSO, integration security, and security for EIBs and reports.
  • Workday Pro Certification (Security) preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.


Compensation Details:

  • Orbis Clinical is an equal opportunity employer that provides a reasonable range of compensation for our positions. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience and specific office location.
  • The Pay Range for this position is $95.00 per hour, can vary depending on employment status.
  • Orbis Clinical offers eligible employees health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, and a partial employer match on a 401(k).

 

EEO and Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Stone Harbor Staffing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.

 

By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Orbis Clinical and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.