Peoplesoft Admin

Tech Mahindra; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra in Sydney is seeking a senior PeopleSoft System Administrator to lead the upgrade from 8.59 to 8.62. You will plan, coordinate, and execute upgrade activities across development, test, QA, UAT, and production environments.

The role requires strong server, database, and middleware experience, plus security, backup, and DR practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure go-live stability and ongoing performance.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in PeopleSoft managing server infrastructure, operating systems, and network configuration.
• Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft upgrades, preferably 8.5x to 8.6x.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft tools, web/app servers, and middleware (e.g., WebLogic).
• Experience with database platforms commonly used with PeopleSoft (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server).
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix or Windows server administration.
• Familiarity with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in upgrade planning, scope definition, and impact assessment for the upgrade.
• Review architecture, integrations, and infrastructure readiness for the upgrade.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies for system components.
• Build, configure, and validate PeopleSoft environments (Development, Test, QA, UAT, Production).
• Install and configure PeopleSoft tools, middleware, web servers, and application servers.
• Define and implement database backup, restore, and recovery strategies.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, database, network, and cloud teams.
• Support testing activities and assist troubleshooting during go-live.

Skills

PeopleSoft system administration

Upgrade planning

System hardening

Performance tuning

Backup and disaster recovery

Security and compliance

Cross-team coordination

Linux/Unix and Windows server admin

WebLogic middleware

Tools

WebLogic

Oracle / SQL Server

Linux/Unix

Job description

Job Title : PeopleSoft System Administrator (Upgrade 8.59 to 8.62)

Location : Sydney (Australia)

Job Summary

The PeopleSoft System Administrator is responsible for the planning, execution, and support of the PeopleSoft upgrade from version 8.59 to 8.62. This role ensures system availability, performance, security, and compliance throughout the upgrade lifecycle, from assessment to post–go-live stabilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in upgrade planning, scope definition, and impact assessment for the PeopleSoft 8.59 to 8.62 upgrade.
• Review existing PeopleSoft architecture, integrations, customizations, and infrastructure readiness.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies related to system, database, and infrastructure components.

System Environment Setup and Validation

• Build, configure, and validate PeopleSoft environments (Development, Test, QA, UAT, Production).
• Install and configure PeopleSoft tools, middleware, web servers, and application servers required for 8.62.
• Ensure environment consistency and adherence to vendor and organizational standards.

Database Backup and Backup and Recovery Planning

Define and implement:

• Define and implement the database backup, restore, and recovery strategies prior to and during upgrade activities.
• Coordinate and execute full and incremental backups for upgrade rehearsal and cutover.
• Support recovery testing and rollback planning to ensure business continuity.

User Access and Security Configuration

• Configure and manage PeopleSoft security, roles, permissions, and user profiles.
• Ensure audit and compliance requirements are followed during the upgrade.
• Validate access controls post-upgrade to confirm no security regressions.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization

• Monitor system performance during upgrade runs, testing cycles, and production cutover.
• Analyze logs and system metrics to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Tune application servers, web servers, and batch processes for optimal performance.

Infrastructure and Cross-Team Coordination

• Coordinate closely with infrastructure, database, network, and cloud teams.
• Manage server infrastructure, operating systems, storage, and network configuration related to PeopleSoft.
• Ensure all infrastructure changes are aligned with the upgrade timeline and change management processes.

Testing Support

• Support technical testing activities, including system, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Resolve system-related issues identified during testing cycles.
• Assist functional teams with environment-related troubleshooting and configuration.

Go-Live Preparation and Support

• Prepare production environment for go-live, including final configurations, backups, and validation checks.
• Execute cutover activities and support the production upgrade.
• Provide post–go-live monitoring and stabilization support.

Experience

8–10+ years in PeopleSoft Managing server infrastructure, operating systems, and network configuration.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong experience as a PeopleSoft System Administrator.
• Hands‑on experience with PeopleSoft upgrades, preferably 8.5x to 8.6x.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft tools, web/app servers, and middleware (e.g., WebLogic).
• Experience with database platforms commonly used with PeopleSoft (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server).
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix or Windows server administration.
• Familiarity with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Able to provide support for and develop knowledge across other systems, including Hardcat and Ricoh Medius etc