PeopleSoft System Administrator position at Austin, TX

MIT RESOURCE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The MIT RESOURCE company in Austin, TX is seeking a PeopleSoft System Administrator for a 12+ month contract. Responsibilities include the installation and configuration of application servers, as well as performing detailed analyses on the upgrade from PeopleSoft version 8.8 to 9.2.

This role requires extensive experience with PeopleSoft systems, particularly the upgrade processes and configuration in a Linux environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as System Administrator for large PeopleSoft projects.
• 4+ years experience upgrading PeopleSoft version 8.x to 9.2.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Installation and configuration of application and web servers.
• Analysis of compare reports between PeopleSoft versions.
• Documentation of upgrade path from version 8.8 to 9.2.

Skills

Systems Administration

PeopleSoft Upgrades

Linux x86-64

Oracle/PeopleSoft Financials Query Writing

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA)

Change Assistant

SQL

Job description

PeopleSoft System Administrator position at Austin, TX

Contract

Title: PeopleSoft System Administrator

Location: Austin, TX

Type: Contract

Duration: 12+ months

The HHSC Enterprise Applications IT area is preparing for an upgrade to PeopleSoft Financials version 9.2. Currently, HHSC has Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Purchasing and Asset Management from PeopleSoft Financials version 8.8 implemented. With the upgrade to a 9.2 version delivered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), HHSC will expand the module scope to include the eProcurement, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Contract modules. A PeopleSoft Technical System Administrator is needed to assist with upgrade project technical preparation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Installation, setup and configuration of the application and web servers for the delivered CPA CAPPS Financial version 9.2 baseline application in a Linux x86-64 environment.
• Converting/porting the CPA CAPPS Financial version 9.2 AIX Unix baseline to RedHat Linux.
• Performing a detailed analysis of compare reports of the legacy PeopleSoft Financial version 8.8 application (HHSAS) to the CPA CAPPS Financial version 9.2 to identify and catalog customizations.
• Performing and documenting table structure analysis between PeopleSoft version 8.8 and 9.2.
• Identifying and documenting the upgrade path from PeopleSoft Financials version 8.8 to 9.2.
• Applying PeopleSoft fixes and bundles to the application(s).
• Assisting with the cataloging of existing reports (SQR, Crystal, XML/BI Publisher, nVision) and queries.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a System Administrator for multiple large PeopleSoft projects.
• 4+ years of experience upgrading PeopleSoft version 8.x to PeopleSoft version 9.2.
• 4+ years of experience with PeopleSoft version 9.2 and People Tools 8.52.
• 4+ years of experience with developing PeopleSoft upgrade paths.
• 4+ years of experience with porting PeopleSoft architectures from AIX Unix to RedHat Linux.
• 4+ years of experience with the PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA).
• 4+ years of Oracle/PeopleSoft Financials query writing using Query Manager and SQL.
• 4+ years of Oracle/PeopleSoft Financials report writing using SQR.
• 4+ years of Oracle/PeopleSoft Financials report writing using XML/BI Publisher.
• 4+ years of Oracle/PeopleSoft Financials report writing using Crystal Reports.
• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Strong training in PeopleSoft System Administration tools, including Change Assistant.
• 4+ years of experience with PeopleSoft version 8.8 and People Tools 8.52.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience with AIX Unix.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience with Linux x86-64 and network clients.
• 2+ years of public sector experience (Federal, State or Local Government).
• 3 years of good teamwork skills, ability to collaborate with other technical staff on the project.
• 2+ years of strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively on diverse teams.
• Understanding of computer related tools, methods, platforms and operating systems.
• 1+ year of experience working with enterprise software solutions.

Job Location

Austin, TX