Lead PeopleSoft DBA

The University of Texas at Dallas

United States

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking a Lead PeopleSoft DBA to oversee PS and Oracle DB environments, ensuring reliable architecture, patching, and support. The role requires leading a PSDBA team and coordinating with stakeholders to deliver secure, efficient systems.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in PeopleSoft administration and Oracle DBA experience on Linux, with strong leadership and automation skills to support campus-wide enterprise needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of related experience or alternative combinations as stated.
Extensive PeopleSoft Backend Administration across multiple products and versions.
Strong Oracle DBA experience on Linux with patching, backup, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

Lead PSDBA team and mentor staff, manage resources and priorities.
Oversee installation, configuration, patching and troubleshooting of PS/PeopleTools
Ensure security, integration, and architecture across PS and Oracle databases
Plan capacity, perform performance tuning, and manage incident resolution
Collaborate with stakeholders to drive automation and modernization
Develop deployment and QA plans for PSDBA environments

Skills

Supervisory

PeopleSoft Admin

Technical Architecture

Security & Integration

System Management

Oracle DBA

Replication & Backup

Performance Tuning

ETL & Oracle

Leadership & Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Tools

WebLogic

Tuxedo

Oracle OEM

GoldenGate

VMware

Job description

The Lead PeopleSoft DBA works with all stakeholders from technical and functional units to deploy, implement and maintain Enterprise PeopleSoft application systems (PS) and Oracle databases ( DBA ). The main purpose is to oversee PS and DBA system and architecture configuration; performing PS and DBA patching procedures while providing support to direct staff; assigning resources to support PS and DBA technology roadmaps for PS systems ( HCM ; FMS ; IH; CS) and related DBA support for ancillary systems like CTRLM , Hyperion, PHIRE , and OBIA databases.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related experience or associate’s degree and 6 years of related experience or high school diploma and 8 years of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related experience or associate’s degree and 8 years of related experience or high school diploma and 10 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years Supervisory experience
Comprehensive PeopleSoft Administration: 10+ years extensive experience as a PeopleSoft Backend Administrator (version 9.0+) on an on-premise Linux platform, including installation, configuration, patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting across multiple PeopleSoft products and PeopleTools versions
Technical Architecture & Infrastructure: Proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining technical architecture and distributed processing environments to support PeopleSoft implementations, including Internet Architecture, WebLogic, Tuxedo, and batch servers
Integration & Security Expertise: Skilled in PeopleSoft messaging, integration tools (IB, API , FTP ), certificate management, authentication, load balancing, encryption, and system security, ensuring robust and secure PeopleSoft environments
Advanced System Management: Experienced in capacity planning, system cloning, container technologies, search and insights tools, and evaluation/implementation of new PeopleSoft functionalities, with proven ability to debug complex infrastructure and application issues
Extensive Oracle Database Administration: 10+ years’ experience as an Oracle DBA (Oracle 11g/12c/19c) on an on-premise Linux platform
Replication, Migration & Backup: Deep expertise in Oracle database replication (GoldenGuard), migrations, upgrades, backup and recovery ( RMAN ), and database auditing, with strong skills in automation (scripting, backup, monitoring) and monitoring ( OEM , custom, third‑party tools)
Performance & Capacity Planning: Proficient in capacity and performance planning, tuning at both database and O/S layers (memory, CPU , network, storage), and optimizing Oracle databases on VMWare for high throughput
Development & ETL Processes: Experienced in Oracle development ( SQL , PL/ SQL ), ETL / ELT processes ( API , SQL*Loader, External Tables), and implementing/managing Oracle databases for ancillary systems ( OBIA , ODV , Hyperion, PHIRE , CTRLM )
Holistic Technical Leadership & Innovation: Demonstrates strong organizational, teamwork, and communication skills, excels in guiding and managing PSDBA team efforts, and champions automation, artificial intelligence, and data‑driven solutions (including AI coaching, log analysis, and data visualization). Brings expertise in higher education business practices, technical tool evaluation, and collaboration across all organizational levels to foster continuous improvement and operational excellence

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Contribute expertise and execution of assigned Team Lead tasks including:

Develop, manage and collaborate on standard practices and processes within the PeopleSoft Administration and DBA ( PSDBA ) framework
Mentor other PS Administrators and DBAs; building a sense of community within the team
Actively promote the value of PeopleSoft and Oracle DB administration throughout the organization
Prepare periodic reports on project status, progress, risks, deadlines and resource requirements for specific track
Support project objectives by leveraging project management methodologies
Provide direction, support and feedback within the PSDBA team
Perform team lead duties including scheduling, reporting to management, supervising, delegating and prioritizing workloads
Resolve issues within and across teams
Provide recommendations for process/procedure improvements
Leverage technology to help reduce manual tasks and continually improve processes
Build and maintain lasting relationships with all technical and business stakeholders

Contribute independent subject matter expertise and execution of assigned including:

Incident management and resolution
Problem management root cause analysis
Assisting with review and analysis of workload and future demand for PSDBA team
Planning and monitoring system state and exception metrics
Improving and altering business and technical processes
Creating, improving and managing automation platforms and processes
Ongoing analysis of PSDBA system state and services
Development of detailed deployment, validation and QA plans to ensure positive product deployment

Collaborate and share knowledge including:

Demonstrating functionality and expertise to educate internal team and relevant stakeholders as necessary
Documenting and sharing tools, tips and knowledge within and across teams
Provide content/develop communication to stakeholders as necessary
Posting and reviewing internal documentation for PSDBA team
Develop requirements for documentation of technical customizations and/or third‑party integrations from Pillar and/or campus as related to PSDBA tasks
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong critical thinking, analytical skills and problem resolution; ability to quickly interpret and gather requisite information; process oriented and solid hand-off skills
Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Work independently with users and under direction of project managers to plan, schedule, and deliver projects
Drive and challenge stakeholders on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans.
Demonstrate strong analytical and product management skill, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
Deliver the highest quality service through performance, results, and ownership approach
Supports team management in work assignments and project planning
Supports team management in direct associate goal setting and performance reviews

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Some travel may be required.
Uses standard office equipment.
Requires occasional evening or weekend hours.

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Position location will be discussed during the interview process.
Location can be Fort Worth, TX or Richardson, TX.
Hybrid remote work environment available. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement is required upon employment.
Must have the ability to be on Richardson campus within 48 hours of notice.

Special Instructions Summary

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

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