Peoplesoft Database Manager

Robert Half - Amherst, MA

Full-time - Manager

Amherst, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Peoplesoft Manager will oversee a team of Database Administrators, ensuring the effective operation and security of PeopleSoft applications and databases. This role involves managing daily operations, optimizing performance, and implementing security measures to protect sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of PeopleSoft Database Administrators, setting objectives, assigning tasks, and providing guidance to ensure productivity and effectiveness.
• Working to ensure the efficient operation of PeopleSoft applications by identifying and resolving performance issues through tuning, indexing, and other optimization techniques.
• Utilizing Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) frameworks to manage daily database operations and incidents.
• Implementing and enforcing security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data stored in the PeopleSoft databases, while also monitoring database access to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Ensuring the availability, integrity, and performance of PeopleSoft applications and databases, including Oracle or other supported database platforms.
• Collaborating with Information Security teams to address vulnerabilities and mitigate security risks.
• Partnering with application developers and system administrators to optimize PeopleSoft application database configurations and settings.
• Designing and maintaining robust backup and recovery strategies for PeopleSoft databases to minimize data loss and downtime.
• Conducting regular capacity planning exercises to anticipate future resource requirements and scale database infrastructure accordingly.
• Implementing access controls, encryption mechanisms, and auditing procedures to protect sensitive data within PeopleSoft databases.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in Database Administration.
• Extensive knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft.
• Strong management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with ITSM.
• Proficiency in using ITSM Tools.
• Prior experience in Automation.
• Knowledge of Ansible is essential.
• Experience in using Puppet.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow ITSM.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan