PeopleSoft Administrator
About the job
About the PeopleSoft Administrator role
The PeopleSoft Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining PeopleSoft systems and related middleware to ensure reliable and secure operations. This role manages system upgrades, patching, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting across application, database, and infrastructure layers. The administrator supports backup and disaster recovery strategies, implements automation for routine tasks, and ensures proper user access and security controls. Working closely with developers and stakeholders, the role ensures system stability, performance, and alignment with business and technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, administer, upgrade, and maintain PeopleSoft components, including Oracle WebLogic Server, Oracle Tuxedo, Process Scheduler, Integration Broker, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), and middleware running on Windows infrastructure
- Perform PeopleSoft bundle patching, maintenance updates, and PeopleTools upgrades
- Monitor the PeopleSoft environment for system performance, resource utilisation, availability, and overall system health, including proactive performance tuning
- Provide application and technical support, bug fixes, and remediation for vulnerabilities and security issues affecting existing systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the PeopleSoft environment, including network, software, hardware, operating system, middleware, and connectivity
- Develop, implement, and support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for PeopleSoft databases and applications
- Maintain and keep up to date all technical documentation related to the PeopleSoft environment, including system configurations, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides
- Work closely with application developers, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to understand and support business and technical requirements
- Develop and implement scripts and automation for routine administration, maintenance, monitoring, and reporting activities
- Perform user administration, security configuration, role management, and access control within the PeopleSoft environment
- Personnel deployed shall possess strong PeopleSoft administration skills and hands-on experience in administration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, patching, and upgrading PeopleTools and related middleware components
Requirements:
- A Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent relevant certification
- At least five (5) years of hands-on experience in PeopleSoft administration
- Completion of at least one (1) PeopleTools upgrade within the last two (2) years
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous and well-organised approach to work
- Experience in Microsoft SQL Server database administration and Microsoft Azure Cloud would be an added advantage
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in managing Windows operating systems would be an added advantage
- Good knowledge and experience in PowerShell scripting
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in administering and configuring Pathlock
- Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- A positive work attitude and a strong sense of responsibility
