[Hiring] PeopleSoft Systems Administrator @Kapital Data

Role Description

We are seeking experienced PeopleSoft Systems Administrators to support major higher education institutions in the GCC. The selected candidates will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance of the PeopleSoft application environment across multiple systems and environments.

The role requires strong experience managing the PeopleTools stack, PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA), WebLogic, and supporting infrastructure, ensuring system stability, performance, and availability for mission-critical university applications.

Key Responsibilities

• PeopleSoft System Administration
  • Monitor the daily health and availability of the PeopleSoft application environment, including log review, system alerts, and process monitoring.
  • Ensure all scheduled jobs, batch processes, and system services are running efficiently.
• Environment Management
  • Support migrations of code and configurations between development, test, and production environments.
  • Execute Data Mover scripts and manage environment configurations as required for system maintenance and development lifecycle support.
• Troubleshooting & Support
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve application and infrastructure issues affecting PeopleSoft environments.
  • Work closely with database administrators and infrastructure teams to investigate and resolve performance issues.
• Environment Refresh & Cloning
  • Support database refresh and cloning processes to maintain development and testing environments.
  • Ensure system availability across environments for development, testing, and operational needs.
• System Installation & Configuration
  • Install, configure, and maintain the PeopleSoft technical architecture including:
    • PeopleTools
    • PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA)
    • Web servers
    • Application servers
    • Process schedulers
    • Integration components
• Patch & Upgrade Management
  • Apply patches, bundles, and updates using PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) and Change Assistant.
  • Perform PeopleTools upgrades and system maintenance activities as required.
• Performance & System Optimization
  • Monitor system performance and support tuning activities across application and infrastructure layers.
  • Support proactive monitoring of system resources and capacity.
• Infrastructure Coordination
  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams to support system installation, hardware sizing recommendations, and operational readiness.
  • Assist with system monitoring and operational automation where applicable.
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain technical documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to organizational IT policies and change management procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PeopleSoft system administration for HCM, FSCM, and Campus Solutions.
• Experience supporting PeopleSoft Application 9.2 and PeopleTools 8.57 or later.

Requirements

• Strong experience with:
  • PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA)
  • Oracle Linux or similar enterprise Linux environments
  • Oracle WebLogic Server
  • Application Server and Process Scheduler configuration
  • PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM)
  • Change Assistant
  • Environment refresh and cloning procedures
  • System monitoring and performance troubleshooting
• Good understanding of:
  • Enterprise networking concepts
  • Operating system fundamentals (Linux / Windows)
  • Middleware technologies
  • Enterprise application environments
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, project managers, and functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting PeopleSoft in higher education environments.
• Experience with system monitoring automation tools.
• Experience with PeopleSoft performance tuning and optimization.