Application Security and Workflow Lead

Department
 

F&A ITS - Financial Service Management

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago Office of IT Services collaborates with campus partners to support the mission of the University of Chicago through the consistent delivery of high-quality solutions and services.

Job Summary
 

Reporting to the technical lead for the Financial Systems Transformation (FST) project, this person will be a member of the FST team and responsible for Oracle Security and Workflow configurations related to the University of Chicago’s Oracle Cloud ERP implementation. This candidate will be supported by the FST Systems Integrator during implementation to help define the security and workflow needs and will support ongoing needs in these areas after FST enters production.
This position holder has strong business analysis skills and an ability to work with stakeholders to resolve issues. This position will report to FST’s Technical Lead.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of overall Oracle Security and Workflow configuration related to University of Chicago’s Oracle Cloud ERP implementation.
• Collaborates with the University’s Systems Integrator to define the Workflow configuration, conduct role and user mapping exercises, and support testing.
• Creates and maintains project documentation related to security and workflow.
• Supports project management through planning and communication with cross-functional teams across administrative and academic units.
• Documents process flows.
• Monitors and tracks project progress; escalating risks and issues to management as needed.
• Coordinates workflow and security-related design and implementation events.
• Assists with other administrative projects as needed and acquires higher-level guidance and skills.
• Confirms requirements and designs.
• Manages quality.
• Works with stakeholders to document business requirements and gain adoption.
• Defines and documents applications and workflow requirements in collaboration with other University of Chicago resources.
• Works with University units to associate users with roles and responsibilities.
• Supports ongoing changes to role definitions and administer workflow in production.
• With moderate direction from others, conducts business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost/benefits analyses. Uses basic understanding of applicable business processes, systems, and industry requirements.
• Implements functional, system, and program specifications. Assists in revising existing system logic difficulties as necessary, under the direction of more experienced colleagues.
• Supports the IT development group in building new systems and enhance existing systems. Assists in coding, testing, debugging, and implementing software solutions. Prepares documentation on system enhancements and/or alternatives.
• Administers new IT developments, keeps up with evolving business requirements, and uses knowledge of University systems to recommend appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• 4-year degree in accounting, business, or systems related fields.

Experience:

• Higher education or nonprofit industry.
• Tier-1 enterprise resource planning systems.
• Financial systems.
• Financial process design.
• Evaluating financial process controls.
• Experience with query tools.
• Two or more years of experience in Oracle application Security and Workflow.

Certifications:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CISA.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Experience working with large Implementation partners, coordinate requirement gathering, manage team, and report on daily activities.
• Understanding of role-based security.
• Understands Segregation of Duties.
• Aware of personally identifiable information (PII) concerns.
• Awareness of concepts related to key management, encryption of data in transit and at rest.
• Understanding of Oracle Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) configuration and security concepts and procedures is a plus.
• Experience with Oracle Risk Management Cloud - Advanced Access Controls (AAC), Advanced Financial Controls (AFC) and Financial Reporting Controls (FRC) are a plus

Preferred Competencies

• Manage individual and team assignments to deliver a defined outcome.
• Manage competing priorities, work simultaneously on multiple initiatives, and meet deadlines.
• Strong project management, organizational and written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Work with Finance/Accounting professionals.
• Participate as a team player and positively influence a group.

Working Conditions

• Sit for short or extended time periods.
• Stand for short or extended time periods.
• Extensively use computer.
• Make repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Information Technology

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.