IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and proactive PeopleSoft Database Administrator to join the PeopleSoft team. This short-term engagement focuses on providing advanced PeopleTools administration in support of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions 9.2, running on PeopleTools 8.61 and SQL Server 2022, hosted on Windows Server 2022.

This role will primarily support the PeopleSoft application infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, stability, and scalability of our PeopleTools environments. The PeopleSoft Database Administrator will possess deep PeopleTools technical knowledge while also performing essential MS SQL Server database administration functions. This includes patching, environment refreshes, DMS execution, project migrations, and troubleshooting performance or integration issues across environments.

Tasks

• Administer, configure, and support PeopleSoft environments (Campus Solutions 9.2 / PeopleTools 8.61) across development, test, and production tiers.
• Perform Change Assistant activities for applying PeopleTools patches and PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) image updates.
• Conduct project migrations using App Designer, manage Data Mover scripts (DMS), compare reports, and perform object merges across environments: preferably with PHIRE.
• Collaborate with developers and functional teams to support performance tuning and issue resolution in PeopleSoft components, App Engines, and integrations.
• Monitor and maintain SQL Server 2022 databases, performing tuning, patching, backups, and high-availability configurations in support of PeopleSoft.
• Document system architecture, deployment steps, backup/recovery procedures, and SOPs.
• Contribute to proactive capacity planning and monitoring for PeopleSoft and SQL Server environments.

NOTE: Candidates must currently reside in the United States and be able to work in the Central Time Zone. Position is 100% remote. The anticipated duration of this engagement is through December 19th, 2025

Location: 100% REMOTE from within the United States

Contract: 4 months

Skills Required:

• 5 years - Progressive technical experience with PeopleSoft
• 5 years - 5 years Progressive technical experience with MS SQL Server.
• Experience / In-depth knowledge of MS SQL Server administration in on-premise environments.
• Extensive experience with PeopleTools (v8.58 or higher; 8.61 preferred)
• Extensive experience with Campus Solutions 9.2.
• Experience supporting complex PeopleSoft environments in higher education.
• Experience / demonstrated expertise in Change Assistant, PUM image updates, and PeopleSoft environment refreshes.
• Experience / proficiency in MS SQL Server 2022 administration, tuning, and security practices.
• Strong scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, batch scripting, SQL).
• Experience / proven ability to document processes and collaborate in cross-functional environments.
• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. (Please include on your Resume)

***Rate depends on experience

*** Local candidates preferred, not mandatory

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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