About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and motivated PeopleSoft Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for administering, maintaining, and supporting our PeopleSoft environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance, security, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, administer, upgrade, and maintain PeopleSoft components, including Oracle WebLogic Server, Oracle Tuxedo, Process Scheduler, Integration Broker, SSL, and middleware on Windows infrastructure.
- Perform PeopleSoft bundle patching, maintenance updates, and People Tools upgrades.
- Monitor the PeopleSoft environment for system performance, resource utilisation, and availability; carry out proactive performance tuning.
- Provide application and technical support, including bug fixes and remediation for vulnerabilities and security issues.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the PeopleSoft environment, covering network, software, hardware, operating system, middleware, and connectivity.
- Develop, implement, and support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for PeopleSoft databases and applications.
- Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, including system configurations, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to support technical and operational requirements.
- Develop and implement scripts and automation for routine administration, maintenance, monitoring, and reporting.
- Manage user administration, security configuration, role management, and access control within the PeopleSoft environment.
Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent relevant qualification or certification.
Experience & Skills
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in PeopleSoft administration.
- Completed at least one PeopleTools upgrade within the last 2 years.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous and organized approach to work.
- Good knowledge and hands-on experience in PowerShell scripting.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in administering and configuring Pathlock.
- Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Positive work attitude with a strong sense of responsibility.
Advantageous Experience
- Experience in Microsoft SQL Server database administration.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Cloud environments.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience managing Windows operating systems.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
