Peoplesoft Administrator

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We are seeking a Peoplesoft Administrator to join our team and support our client in Alexandria, VA.

The purpose of this job is to provide PeopleSoft Administrator support for the Office of Secretary of Defense, Director Administration & Management. In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including system maintenance, security, performance tuning, and interface management. You will also play a crucial role in cross-functional projects, providing your technical expertise and clear communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise: Act as the PeopleSoft technical expert, participating in cross-functional projects, assisting with customization and configuration issues, and providing clear and concise communication. (Application has both Unclassified/FOUO and SECRET instances).
• Security and Compliance: Perform tasks to maintain system security and audit compliance, including scheduled password changes and certificate renewals.
• Interface Management: Manage all external interfaces, and system connectivity, and troubleshoot failures to ensure seamless integration.
• Quarterly Patching: Perform quarterly patching of PeopleSoft components, including WebLogic, People Tools, Tuxedo, Elasticsearch, and more.
• Software Development Support: Facilitate the software development lifecycle by conducting code migrations using various tools.
• System Specifications: Create and implement system specifications to support workflow, access, and information security.
• Performance Monitoring and Tuning: Proactively monitor system performance, analyze data, and conduct performance tuning. Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and operating system issues.
• Version Management: Apply patches, develop Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and updates to maintain current versions of HCM modules.
• Document all system configurations, procedures, and policies to ensure that the application is maintained and managed effectively.
• Sustain server environments in compliance with RMF Security Classification "Medium, Medium and Medium" for confidentially, integrity, and availability (CIA) (formerly DIACAP Mission Assurance Category (MAC) Level III) IA controls in accordance with DoDI 8500.01, Cyber Security.
• Configure and maintain DoD Consolidated Access Card (CAC) authentication for users, using WebLogic in conjunction with custom developed PeopleCode.
• Document and communicate project activities with Program Manager daily.

Work Experience:

• Knowledge of, and experience with, PeopleSoft HCM Applications (9.2 platform) and PeopleTools 8.55 and higher, with a three-tier architecture application.
• Experience as a PeopleSoft administrator in complex, integrated, and customized environments.
• Experience with PeopleSoft systems running on Windows servers and Oracle databases.
• Experience with Performance tuning SQL.
• Experience with WebLogic.
• Experience with Tuxedo.
• Experience with Change Assistant.
• Experience with Application Designer and Data Mover.
• Experience with managing PeopleSoft in a load-balanced environment.
• Experience with managing SSL certificates in the PeopleSoft environment.
• Experience with the PeopleSoft Integration Broker.
• Experience with OpenSSL.
• Experience in effectively communicating technical concepts and solutions to both technical experts, non-technical business stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Demonstrated experience working independently to prioritize and manage multiple requests.
• Demonstrate experience meeting response times in accordance with service level agreements for high-priority requests.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree is required. (Preferred field of study in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Operations Management or highly related field of study).

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• PeopleSoft Administrator Certification required.
• CompTIA Security+ required.
• This federal program requires the candidate to maintain T5 Security Background Investigation, in order to obtain IT Level I access and possess DOD Security Clearance of SECRET or higher.

Communication Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid ability to interface, inspire and motivate at various levels of the organization.
• Ability to convey technical information to non-technical individuals.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively across internal and external.

Travel:

• N/A

Environmental Requirements:

• Mainly sedentary; in an office environment.
• May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds.
• Flexible in working extended hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Unissant management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.

Unissant, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/Disability/Vets)