SENIOR PEOPLESOFT ADMINISTRATOR - REMOTE IN CA

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Department Overview
The University of California's Digital Innovation & Technology (UC DigIT) department powers the digital ecosystem that supports UC's academic, research, and administrative mission. As the systemwide digital engine, UC DigIT transforms complex enterprise systems, infrastructure, and security services into inclusive and human-centered solutions designed to meet challenges at UC scale.

Position Summary
Support PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 implementations hosted at AWS Cloud Services. The UC Office of the President is actively seeking a PeopleSoft Administrator in senior position. The incumbent will have the ability to make a difference and have a real influence in how they can best manage and support this large implementation. The candidate understands HA (High availability), Load balancers, Oracle CPU patching, Tax-updates, PeopleSoft Tools and application upgrades (PUM cycles) and will drive annual Disaster recovery exercise of PeopleSoft system by coordinating with all the teams involved and the stakeholders to ensure a successful DR drill. The candidate will apply expert level skills in all aspects of PeopleSoft administration and serve as a technical lead in implementing and supporting enterprise PeopleSoft deployments. Core responsibilities include developing and implementing enterprise standards, policies, and best practices to manage and support PeopleSoft HCM and their corresponding components (Candidate Gateway, Talent Acquisition and Management, Integration Broker, Tools and PUM upgrades etc.,). They will have proficiency in troubleshooting production performance issues that support our large end-user population across multiple organizational units with high consequences of success or failure. Responsibilities may include establishing connectivity between Vendors and PeopleSoft application, troubleshoot integration issues between PeopleSoft Integration broker and vendor applications. May occasionally be required with notice to provide remote on-call support during off hours. Occasional travel may be required with notice.

Key Responsibilities

35% Designs, analyzes and implements systems and develops solutions for critical issues. Manage and develop standards for best practices in PeopleSoft. Support UCPath applications including HCM Payroll, PeopleSoft recruiting module (Candidate gateway and TAM), Absent management. Develop, implement and maintain procedure to ensure reliable and secure Production environment. Work with vendors and UCOP technical staff in resolving problems. Initiates and drives implementation of new advanced Technologies used in the industry for efficient functioning of UC systems. Researches and finds solutions for complex and critical problems in PeopleSoft. Defines scope and lays out plans for implementation of new projects initiated by business.

20% Manages and responds to service now requests, incidents and changes. Involves in problem management, log analysis and performance optimization of different hosted applications. Evaluates various hardware and software solutions to meet business requirements. Maximizes PeopleSoft Performance by performing system analysis, monitoring and tuning; troubleshooting, escalating application issues problems to vendors, suggesting process improvements and helping in developing standardizations understands HA (High availability) , Load balancers, Oracle CPU patching, Tax-updates , PeopleSoft Tools and application upgrades (PUM cycles) and will drive annual Disaster recovery exercise of PeopleSoft system by coordinating with all the teams involved and the stakeholders to ensure a successful DR drill.

20% Understands PeopleSoft refreshes and lead quarterly PeopleSoft and ad-hoc refresh efforts by coordinating with teams including Database, App dev, business, end users, database replication, release management and project teams Provides expert troubleshooting for isolating technical problems in PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA) including Oracle databases, Tuxedo Application Servers on Unix, Process Schedulers on both Unix and NT, WebLogic configuration, FTP servers, Elastic Search, Application Engine, Data Mover, SQR, Cobol, BI Publisher, Application Messaging/Integration Broker, PS Query, People Code, Security, ExcelToCI, VMWare PUM staging, SSL Certificates, SSO, SOA and integration components; debug and optimize SQL statements. Knowledge of release management using PHIRE is a plus.

25% Documents processes and procedures for production control staff. Provides on-call production support for critical applications as needed. Coordinates quarterly Oracle CPU patches, Tools patches and Tax updates. Applies patches to PHIRE migration tool. Supports UCPath projects such as Tools and PUM upgrades during project life cycle and production cut-over window.

Experience
Required Qualifications

• Min 8 years of experience with Peoplesoft PUM and Tools upgrades, CPU patching, Tax updates, installations, trouble-shooting Production issues, user support and Peoplesoft environment refreshes.

• Min 2 years of relevant experience in PeopleSoft integrations with third party vendors, and security policies, PII data and security vulnerability remediation procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Min 1 year of working experience with AWS platform (EC2, RDS, ALB, EFS) and F5 and WAF technologies.

Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to interact with others in a consistently positive manner, exercising discretion and tact.

• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrates problem-solving skills.

• Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

• Basic knowledge of how to apply technologies and systems to meet business needs.

• Understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance.

• General knowledge of other areas of IT.

• Thorough understanding of and experience with systems-related issues and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance.

• Demonstrated expert knowledge, skills and abilities associated with system problem identification and resolution.

• Experience with design, configuration, operation, repair, and tuning of technology systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to regularly interact effectively with senior management.

Education
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in science

Travel Requirements
5% May be required to travel to UC campuses if required

Job Title
Systems Administrator 5 TX

Job Code
006376

Salary Grade
Grade 26

Payscale:
$170,000 - $192,000

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is (3/24/2026). The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

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