Lead PeopleSoft DBA

The Lead People Soft DBA works with all stakeholders from technical and functional units to deploy, implement and maintain Enterprise People Soft 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.

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.

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.

• 2 years Supervisory experience
• Comprehensive People Soft Administration: 10+ years extensive experience as a People Soft Backend Administrator (version 9.0+) on an on-premise Linux platform, including installation, configuration, patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting across multiple People Soft products and People Tools versions
• Technical Architecture & Infrastructure: Proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining technical architecture and distributed processing environments to support People Soft implementations, including Internet Architecture, Web Logic, Tuxedo, and batch servers
• Integration & Security Expertise: Skilled in People Soft messaging, integration tools (IB, API , FTP ), certificate management, authentication, load balancing, encryption, and system security, ensuring robust and secure People Soft environments
• Advanced System Management: Experienced in capacity planning, system cloning, container technologies, search and insights tools, and evaluation/implementation of new People Soft 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 (Golden Guard), 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

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…