Principal Data & Analytics Security Architect

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About the Team

The Enterprise Data Services (EDS) organization is a dynamic and evolving team that is orchestrating Workday’s growth through trusted data excellence, innovation, and architectural thought leadership. Equipped with an array of skills in data science, engineering, and analytics, this team orchestrates the flow of data across our growing company while ensuring data accessibility, accuracy, and security. With a steadfast focus on innovation and efficiency, Workmates in EDS enable the transformation of sophisticated data sets into actionable insights that fuel strategic decisions and position Workday at the forefront of the technology industry.

About the Role

Workday is seeking a Principal Data and Analytics Security Architect who will drive the development and implementation of a comprehensive security strategy for Workday's corporate data and analytics ecosystem. This role will be pivotal in safeguarding sensitive data across our data and AI platforms, as well as our broader analytics tools and integrations. You will partner with multi-functional teams, including Data & AI Platforms, Data Engineering, Data Science & Innovation, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Security, Enterprise Data & Analytics (EDA), etc. to ensure robust security practices are embedded throughout the data lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

Security Strategy and Architecture:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive data and analytics security architecture aligned with industry standard processes and Workday's security policies.

• Define security standards, policies, and procedures for data access, encryption, and protection across all data platforms and tools.

• Own the design and implementation of security controls for our data and AI platforms, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Conduct and/or participate in security assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential risks.

• Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).

• Develop and maintain a data security incident response plan.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with other teams within Workday to integrate security into data and analytics workflows.

• Provide security mentorship and expertise to partners across the organization.

• Communicate security risks and mitigation strategies to senior management.

Technology Evaluation and Implementation:

• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to improve data protection.

• Partner with Enterprise Security on security review processes for technologies to be implemented

• Lead the implementation and integration of security tools and platforms.

• Work closely with the other EDS teams to secure implemented products.

Leadership and Mentorship:

• Foster a culture of security awareness and standard processes within the EDS organization.

About You

Business Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data and analytics security architecture.

• 12+ of data security principles, practices, and technologies.

• 8+ years experience with AWS, cloud-based data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks) and analytics tools (e.g. Tableau, Sigma).

Other Qualifications

• Solid grasp of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA).

• Experience securing AI/ML workloads.

• Experience with Data Governance platforms.

• Proven ability to establish data and analytics security best practices

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

• Experience working collaboratively with third-party vendors as well as data scientists, ML/data/platform engineers, software engineers, product development, and cloud operations teams.

• Superb communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to influence and mentor others.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-functional team environment.

• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP).

• Experience in a SaaS environment.

• Experience with data loss prevention tools.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement 

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: CAN.ON.Toronto

Primary CAN Base Pay Range: $152,000 - $228,000 CAD

Additional CAN Location(s) Base Pay Range: $152,000 - $228,000 CAD

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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