What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peoplesoft Administrator position at Kavaliro?
Kavaliro's client is seeking a PeopleSoft Administrator for an onsite position in Chantilly/McLean, VA.
Must have TS/SCI with FSP
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support PeopleSoft environments (development, test, and production)
- Install, configure, and maintain PeopleSoft application components using Oracle PeopleSoft and Oracle WebLogic Server
- Perform system upgrades, patches, and maintenance packs
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues (batch processes, integration broker, application server domains)
- Manage PeopleSoft security (user roles, permissions, and access controls)
- Support PeopleSoft Process Scheduler and batch processing
- Work with DBAs to optimize database performance (commonly Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server)
- Administer integrations with third-party systems (APIs, web services, file-based integrations)
- Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
- Support migration activities using tools like Application Designer and Change Assistant
- Provide technical support for PeopleSoft modules
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
- Collaborate with developers, functional teams, and infrastructure teams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–7 years of PeopleSoft administration experience
- Strong experience with:
- PeopleTools installation and configuration
- Web/application server administration
- Integration Broker and process scheduling
- Hands-on experience with operating systems such as Linux or Windows Server
- Experience with database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server)
- Knowledge of system monitoring and performance tuning
- Familiarity with shell scripting or automation
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PeopleSoft upgrades (PeopleTools and application upgrades)
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft Cloud deployments or hosting models
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or other cloud platforms
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices
- Experience supporting high-availability environments
- Understanding of security best practices and compliance standards
- Experience with Elastic Search in PeopleSoft
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft PUM (PeopleSoft Update Manager)
- Exposure to automation tools (Ansible, Jenkins, etc.)
- Basic SQL and performance tuning skills