Sightline Security Team Sr Software Engineer

Company: The Johns Hopkins University
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Sightline Security Team Sr Software EngineerJohns Hopkins Sightline: Unleash Your ImpactThe Johns Hopkins Sightline Business Modernization Project is more than just a job - it's a mission. We're tearing down walls to unleash the full potential of our people. Baltimore, ranked a top 2024 destination by the New York Times, is your backdrop as you join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team to reimagine the way Johns Hopkins works. We're not just simplifying processes and transforming technology - we're empowering people to focus on what matters most: research, teaching, patient care and community impact.Does this sound like you?

• Thrive in fast-paced environments with daily new challenges and opportunities.
• Are passionate about simplifying complex systems to change people's lives.
• Believe in transformation that empowers, not hinders, the front-line people.
• Have experience in process improvement, technology implementation, or project management.
• Enjoy analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Communicate clearly with a team.
• Possess a desire to grow and learn.Joining Sightline means you'll
  • Work with cutting-edge technology.
  • Join a collaborative team of experts in higher education and healthcare.
  • Build new skills with a team that encourages creativity, innovation, and personal growth.
  • Gain valuable experience and expertise in process improvement, technology implementation, and change management.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, telework options, and generous paid time off.Become an architect of change and help shape the future of Johns Hopkins University and Medicine alongside a passionate team in Baltimore's vibrant hub.Sightline is seeking a Sightline Security Team Sr. Software Engineer who will take a leading role in the management and enhancement of security protocols within our Workday environment. This role requires an extensive knowledge of ERP (preferably Workday) security configuration and data protection practices. The ideal candidate will mentor junior team members, collaborate across departments, and contribute to strategic security initiatives.Specific Duties & Responsibilities
    • Collaboration: Partner with Sightline and business teams in both the Health System and the University, internal audit and compliance teams in the management of Workday security settings.
    • Training and Awareness: Support training and support to employees regarding Workday security best practices and protocols to promote a culture of security awareness.
    • Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement within the team.
    • Incident Response: Leads participation in the investigation and resolution of security incidents involving Workday and coordinate with relevant teams to mitigate risks and implement corrective actions.
    • Risk Management: Participate in regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend enhancements to strengthen security posture.
    • Security Leadership: Lead the administration of Workday security settings, including user roles, permissions, and access controls to ensure appropriate access to sensitive data.Specific Devices, Software, Projects
      • Workday's suite of applications will be the focus of this position.Scale/size of Area, Project and/or System Supported
        • Works in a highly complex 70+ server environment supporting Johns Hopkins Enterprise Employee Resource Planning (ERP) solutions.
        • Workday software is an integrated development solution incorporating JH's key business functions of Human Resources (Payroll, Benefits), Materials Management (Purchasing, and Inventory Management), Grants/Funds Management, Finance and Accounting.
        • The Workday system will support over 60,000 users with the HCM module through payroll and benefits.
        • Workday will interface to over 450+ other internal and external systems including student services, banks, benefit providers, clinical applications, and e-commerce hubs to support the daily functions of the university and health system organizations.On-call Requirements
          • May be required during specific time periods during the implementation and go-live of the Workday environment.Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
            • Deep understanding of Workday or similar HR/Financial systems security architecture, user provisioning, and role-based access control.
            • Knowledge of best practices in information security.
            • Experience in participating in security audits, risk assessments, and incident response.
            • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
            • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.Additional Information
              • The work hours will primarily be regular day shift office hours. However, there may be times when employees are required to work off hours to respond to project inquiries, adhere to project deadlines and meet the overall needs of a 24/7 health system/university.Minimum Qualifications
                • Bachelor's Degree.
                • Six years of related experience.
                • Demonstrated experience in security management, preferably with a focus on Workday or similar HR/Financial systems.Preferred Qualifications
                  • Experience with the full life cycle of software development projects (analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance).
                  • Workday certification in Security.
                  • Familiarity with Workday Security functionality.
                  • Kainos experience.Classified Title: Sr. Software EngineerJob Posting Title (Working Title):Sightline Security Team Sr Software EngineerRole/Level/Range: ATP/04/PFStarting Salary Range: $85,500 - $149,800 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pmFLSA Status:ExemptLocation:Hybrid: On-site 1-2 days a weekDepartment name: 60013301-SightlinePersonnel area: University Administration
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