The Catholic University of America · 3 months ago
PeopleSoft Administrator/DBA
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
6+ years expThe Catholic University of America is seeking a PeopleSoft Administrator/DBA to plan, architect, develop, implement, administer, and maintain systems and procedures for databases and applications. This role involves ensuring security, integrity, performance, and scalability of databases while collaborating with engineers across departments to support enterprise applications and ERP systems.
EducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Administer Databases
Manage the lifecycle of university databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server), including installation, configuration, maintenance, and backup
Resolve database problems, perform root cause analysis, and automate administration tasks
Monitor integrity, security, utilization, and performance; maintain accurate documentation
Administer ERP Systems
Install, configure, and maintain core business systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Raiser’s Edge)
Monitor performance, conduct tuning, and resolve system problems, including root cause analysis
Maintain system integrity and security, manage access logs, and implement encryption/auditing tools
Identify and apply new releases, upgrades, and patches
Design and Implement Infrastructure Enhancements
Lead or participate in projects to implement and test ERP and database infrastructure
Develop project plans, coordinate activities, and ensure comprehensive documentation
Perform production migrations with minimal disruption, adhering to change control
Develop database and application contingency and disaster recovery plans
Provide Expert Technical Support
Act as top-tier support for critical escalated security and system issues
Process assigned service tickets and perform expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Serve as a technical liaison and participate in security design and third-party integrations
Design and Develop the Security Model
Design and develop a streamlined, Role-Based security framework for the ERP system
Review and improve the security request, provisioning, and de-provisioning processes
Work with stakeholders to design new models and develop security audit reports and performance metrics
Perform Day-to-Day Security Activities
Provision and de-provision ERP accounts, managing all aspects of security (roles, row-level access)
Analyze and resolve security problems and audit security across all environments
Maintain security structures, migrate security across databases, and support internal/external IT security auditors
Perform Other Administrative Duties
Execute assignments, provide status reports, and create/present briefings
Cross-train staff and participate in relevant group and project meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
At least 6 years' experience as PeopleSoft applications administrator
At least 4 years' experience with PeopleSoft security administrator
At least 4 years' experience administering databases (Oracle and/or MS SQL Server) in support of a multi-tiered ERP environment
Experience writing SQL queries, generating reports and writing scripts to automate processes
Knowledge of, and materially demonstrable skill in applying, IT concepts, principles, methods, and practices
Knowledge of information security principles and methods
Knowledge of performance monitoring principles and methods
Knowledge of relational database principles, methods, and practices
Knowledge of database backup, recovery and high availability principles, methods, and practices
Knowledge of ERP principles, methods, and practices
Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles, methods, and practices
Knowledge of operational task automation through programming and scripting principles and methods
Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources
Knowledge of Oracle Database, 19c and later
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, 2019 and later
Knowledge of PeopleSoft Internet Architecture and People Tools
Knowledge of database and ERP monitoring/management tools
Analytical skills ability to integrate differing bodies of knowledge in troubleshooting and solving technical problems, including performing root cause analysis and follow up to ensure the issues are addressed at the root level
Learning skills ability to learn and adopt new ideas and technologies
Organizational skills ability to organize work, coordinate with other team members to accomplish goals, and ensure progress is made on assigned tasks
Good oral and written communication skills ability to express information to individuals or groups effectively, and to make clear, comprehensible oral and written reports
Technology awareness knowledge of developments and new applications of computing infrastructure technologies to the university's technical infrastructure
Teamwork skills ability to work effectively in teams, both as a member and leader
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Experience handling annual IT security audits and managing or leading technical team of IT auditors preferred
Current, professional-level certification in database administration is highly desirable, e.g., Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional, Microsoft Solutions Expert (MCSE) Data Platform [SQL Server]
One or more of the following certifications is desirable: Information security certification, e.g., CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CASP, CISSP; Project management certification, e.g., PMP
Experience implementing and configuring Windows Server 2016 or later in an Active Directory environment
Experience implementing and configuring Linux server, especially Red Hat Enterprise
Experience implementing and configuring Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) services, especially Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
Experience implementing and configuring NoSQL databases
Company
The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America allows students easy access to a wide range of educational, cultural, and political opportunities.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.13MKey Investors
Lilly Endowment
2023-10-31Grant· $1.13M
Leadership Team
Matthew Pizzirusso
Club Soccer Vice President & Co Founder
Cherise Carpenter, MSN, CRNP
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