ERP Systems Architect

Position Overview

Harris County Universal Services is transforming the way the County does business and seeks an ERP System Administrator to join our team.

The People Soft System Administrator manages our ERP environments including installation, configuration, maintenance and monitoring of all the components and technical aspects of web, application, integration and batch tiers. As needed, the Sys admin will also perform tools and application (PUM) upgrades, patching, run change assistant and compare reports between systems, build and execute DMS, SQL or Linux shell scripts, code migrations and performance tuning.

The ERP Sys admin works closely with management, functional/development teams, infrastructure groups and the business to accomplish projects and understand various factors that may impact application requirements and/or performance. Tasks such as patching, upgrades, production releases and potential on‑call rotation may require after‑hours monitoring and execution to maintain system health, minimize outages, facilitate team communication and address alerts in a timely manner.

• Ensure maximum availability, reliability, performance, security and integrity of production and DR databases with regular monitoring and maintenance of ERP applications, job statuses, log files, audit trails and overall system health.
• Assist DBA, App Sys admin, development and functional teams in project work with tasks including, but not limited to, troubleshooting issues/errors, tuning, scripting, refreshing systems, design and maintenance of security models (users, roles, permission lists, dynamic security, tiles, department security, tree maintenance, encryption, redaction), writing reports/PSQueries, configuration of application features and other tasks as needed.
• Ensure proper patching of systems by researching, testing and implementing patches of technical platforms and systems in coordination with database and server teams.
• Improve team efficiency by developing, testing, maintaining and executing automation scripts for daily reporting or Sys admin tasks, patching and other utilities.
• Support the team by providing documentation and cross training of scripts, standards, policies and procedures as needed.
• Maintain a cooperative teamwork mentality and assist as needed.
• Be responsive and flexible while making reasonable efforts to make yourself available when after‑hours assistance is needed (including responding to texts/calls).

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer/Information Science, Engineering or related field.
• Experience: 7 years as an application system administrator supporting People Soft HCM and/or FSCM environments, both in production and non‑production.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Solid written and verbal communication skills; ability to work well within a team and independently motivated; solid Linux/Unix scripting skills; strong technical troubleshooting skills.

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor.
• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor within the previous 10 years.
• Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor).
• Family Violence conviction.

• People Tools 8.58 or above
• Oracle SQL
• Integration Broker configuration
• Process Scheduler configuration
• People Soft Domain configuration
• Web Logic configuration

• Location: 1111 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77002
• Hours: Hybrid schedule with on‑site (Houston) presence a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Applicants must provide relevant credentials. Only convictions that are relevant to the role will be considered and may not automatically disqualify the candidate.