Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 4 Month(s)
Skills
PeopleSoft
Database
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Public Sector
Terraform
Amazon Web Services
Migration
Database Administration
Ansible
RDBMS
Job Details
Job Title: PeopleSoft DBA Cloud Migration Specialist
Location: California (Remote/Hybrid options available)
Employment Type: Contract (3-4 months)
About the Role
Buxton Consulting is seeking a seasoned PeopleSoft Database Administrator (DBA) with hands-on experience in migrating PeopleSoft Human Resources (HR) applications across cloud infrastructures. This role is critical to a high-impact modernization initiative involving infrastructure de-platforming, performance optimization, and compliance alignment for client.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the end-to-end migration of PeopleSoft HR applications from one cloud platform to another (e.g., AWS to OCI, Azure to Google Cloud Platform, etc.)
- Perform database cloning, backup/restore, and environment refreshes across dev, test, and prod tiers
- Optimize Oracle database performance, indexing, and tuning for PeopleSoft environments
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams to configure networking, load balancing, and security policies in the target cloud
- Ensure data integrity, compliance, and rollback strategies during migration
- Support patching, upgrades, and People Tools version alignment
- Document migration steps, configurations, and post-migration validation procedures
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience as a PeopleSoft DBA, with at least 2 successful cloud migration projects
- Deep expertise in Oracle RDBMS, PeopleSoft HR modules, and People Tools architecture
- Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, OCI, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and backup strategies in cloud environments
- Ability to work independently and interface with technical and executive stakeholders
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with California government agencies or public sector clients
- Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or other IaC tools
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for PeopleSoft deployments
- Exposure to cloud cost optimization and licensing models
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