Workday Security Consultant (Chennai)

Job Description Workday Security Consultant responsible for supporting security configuration, role design, and access management across Workday modules. Roles and Responsibilities Supports the configuration and maintenance of Workday security frameworks, including role - based security, domain permissions, and business process security policies. Ensures secure and compliant access to Workday systems while supporting audits, testing, and issue resolution. Key Responsibilities - Configure and maintain Workday security roles (user-based, role-based, segment-based security) - Support domain security policy configuration and permission management - Assist in implementing business process security policies - Manage user access provisioning, role assignments, and access requests - Perform security audits, access reviews, and compliance checks - Support segregation of duties (SoD) and risk mitigation activities - Troubleshoot security-related issues and access discrepancies - Participate in testing (unit, SIT, UAT) for security configurations - Assist in Workday release impact analysis related to security changes - Maintain documentation for security roles, policies, and configurations - Collaborate with functional and technical teams to ensure secure data access Required Qualifications - 1-3 years of experience in Workday Security or HCM systems security - Basic understanding of Workday security model (domains, business process security) - Knowledge of role-based access control (RBAC) concepts - Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills - Attention to detail and data governance awareness - Bachelor's degree (Engineering / IT / HR or equivalent) Preferred Qualifications - Workday certification in Security or HCM (valuable to have) - Exposure to audit, compliance, or risk frameworks (SOX, GDPR, etc.) - Experience with security reporting and dashboards - Familiarity with identity and access management concepts Key Performance Indicators - Accuracy of security configurations and role assignments (>98%) - Timely resolution of access requests and issues - Compliance with audit and security standards - Reduction in access-related incidents - SLA adherence for security tickets - Stakeholder satisfaction (internal users, auditors) Competencies Workday Security Fundamentals - Access Control & Governance - Analytical Problem Solving - Attention to Detail - Collaboration & Communication - Execution Excellence .