Workday Solution Architect - Integration/ Security

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Workday Solution Architect – Integration / Security based in the United States.

This role is a senior technical architecture position responsible for designing, governing, and evolving secure and scalable Workday integration and security solutions across a global enterprise environment.
You will act as the key technical authority ensuring that Workday integrations are robust, compliant, and aligned with enterprise architecture and security standards.
The position blends hands-on solution design with governance, stakeholder advisory, and cross-functional collaboration across HR, IT, and InfoSec teams.
You will play a critical role in enabling seamless data flow and secure connectivity across complex HR and enterprise systems landscapes.
The environment is highly collaborative, global in scale, and focused on reliability, compliance, and operational excellence.
You will also contribute to architectural standards, audit readiness, and continuous improvement of Workday platforms and integrations.
This is a high-impact role at the center of enterprise HR technology transformation.

• Define and own the end-to-end architecture for Workday integrations and security frameworks, ensuring scalability, resilience, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Design and govern secure integration patterns including authentication, encryption, APIs, SFTP, and data transfer mechanisms across systems.
• Lead the design and administration of Workday security models, including ISUs, ISSGs, domain security policies, and segmented security frameworks.
• Oversee full lifecycle delivery of Workday integrations, from requirements gathering through design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Translate business, compliance, and technical requirements into scalable and secure integration solutions using Workday tools and technologies.
• Ensure integration solutions meet audit, regulatory, and internal security requirements (e.g., SOX, data protection standards).
• Maintain integration inventory, architecture documentation, data flow diagrams, and governance standards across global environments.
• Lead architecture reviews, design sessions, and technical validations with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Act as escalation point for complex production issues, driving root cause analysis and resolution of integration and security incidents.
• Define and enforce integration testing strategies, ensuring data integrity, access control validation, and solution quality.

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Requirements:

• 7–10+ years of experience in enterprise applications, with strong exposure to Workday environments preferred.
• Hands-on expertise with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, REST/SOAP APIs, XSLT, and Workday Extend or Orchestrate.
• Strong understanding of Workday HCM modules such as Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Talent, Learning, or Payroll.
• Deep expertise in Workday security architecture, including domains, roles, ISUs, ISSGs, and access control models.
• Proven experience designing and delivering secure integration solutions with encryption, certificates, and secure data transfer methods.
• Strong background in supporting global or multi-country Workday implementations and integration programs.
• Experience in audit support, regulatory compliance, and enterprise security governance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical solutions end-to-end in large-scale environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence HR, IT, Security, and vendor partners.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and architectural governance capabilities.

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Benefits:

• Competitive annual compensation between $140,000 – $160,000 USD, plus bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible vacation policy.
• Remote-friendly work environment within the United States.
• Career development opportunities through technical training and enterprise-scale projects.
• Exposure to global Workday transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Strong focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing programs.