Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect to join our cross-functional project team. This team is committed to designing and implementing a Workday solution, including its integrations and data migrations. The security architect will work within the organization's Security Architecture function, ensuring that security is embedded and championed throughout the design and delivery process. They will provide crucial support to the program's schedule and collaborate closely with the Security Assurance team to identify risks early and implement appropriate controls within the organization's tolerance.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of security control frameworks and threat modelling, along with the ability to assess, identify, and mitigate security risks effectively. This role requires excellent collaboration skills to thrive in a fast-paced team environment. Furthermore, the Security Architect must have extensive experience in designing and implementing Workday solutions, as well as expertise in migrating sensitive data across cloud platforms.

͏

Key Responsibilities

• Assess Security Architectures: Evaluate the security of various architectures using established security control frameworks and threat modelling techniques.
• Suggest Areas of Improvement: Provide recommendations for enhancing security measures across the application migration project.
• Identify and Record Risks: Identify potential security risks, document them appropriately, and work on strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Security Value Identification: Identify the security value and logging requirements of components to facilitate Security Operations Centre (SOC) integration and threat detection.
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure that all security measures are following the organisation's security policies and control frameworks.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work seamlessly within a fast-paced team to identify blockers and escalate issues as necessary to ensure smooth project progression.  Engaging with daily standups and ensuring that they are engaging with the right people across each organisation to deliver the migrations securely.  

͏

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience as a Security Architect, particularly in application Workday design, implementation and migration.
• In-depth knowledge of security control frameworks and threat modelling techniques.
• Workday Security Architecture experience as a must.
• Strong understanding of risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Experience with SOC integration and threat detection.  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to identify and escalate blockers in a timely manner.