Cybersecurity Compliance Senior Associate

<p>Your work days are brighter here.</p><p></p><p>At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>About the Team</p>Our team is responsible for building and managing programs designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of our customers' most sensitive data. We ensure that company practices, policies, and processes are performed in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements and Workday’s core values.<p></p><p>About the Role</p><p></p><p>As a Senior Associate of the Cybersecurity Compliance team at Workday, you will use your compliance knowledge as well as risk and relationship management experience to help Workday’s continual growth in technology compliance certifications and programs, including work towards new standards and certifications.</p><p>The role will be based in our EMEA HQ in Dublin working alongside an existing, established and supportive team.</p><h2></h2><h2>Specific responsibilities include:</h2><ul><li>Assist with compliance and audit programs across multiple teams, including operations, security and development</li><li>Clearly articulate compliance programs and handle communications with third parties, including customers, partners and vendors</li><li>Participate on external compliance audit activities and key controls</li><li>Review new product features to understand impact to compliance requirements</li><li>Complete formal risk assessments of projects, initiatives, technologies and processes</li></ul><p></p><p>About You</p><p></p><h2>Basic Qualifications</h2><ul><li>2+ years of experience in an equivalent technology risk and compliance related role</li><li>Experience in supporting or leading industry compliance standards such as SOC1/SOC2, ISO27001, Privacy standards</li><li>Program/project management experience</li><li>Degree or equivalent years of work experience</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Other Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Familiarity with EU compliance standards such as C5, Cyber Essentials, TISAX</li><li>Familiarity with Cloud Computing and Software as a Service, particularly risk models and controls related to these services</li><li>Demonstrable ability to think critically while maintaining operational efficiency</li><li>Organized, responsive, and able to gain support and consensus with cross-functional teams</li><li>Experience influencing and coordinating the work of others to meet key project milestones, with the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Capability to speak articulately to technical and operational processes</li><li>Keen attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Ability to juggle multiple projects and organise time effectively</li><li>Strong communications skills</li><li>CISA, CISSP, or other relevant certifications a plus</li><li>Experience facilitating and leading security and compliance audits;</li><li>SaaS industry-specific regulatory compliance knowledge a plus</li></ul><p><br/><br/>Our Approach to Flexible Work<br/> </p><p>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.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!</p>