Peoplesoft (Oracle) Database Manager

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We have been engaged in a national search for a Peoplesoft (Oracle) Database Manager who will lead a team of database administrators who have a primary responsibility for the reliable and secure operation and management of PeopleSoft software, Oracle databases, and related software components.

(This is a remote / hybrid career opportunity with onsite meeting responsibilities in Massachusetts every three months).

In this role, the Peoplesoft (Oracle) Database Manager will: 

• Build and maintain a high performing team to successfully implement strategic Peoplesoft projects; ensures operational excellence for all the applications in the team’s portfolio; fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture that promotes knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Manages a team of PeopleSoft and Oracle Database Administrators for database performance to ensure efficient operation of PeopleSoft applications; identifies and resolves performance issues through tuning, indexing, and other optimization techniques; assigns tasks, sets objectives, and provides guidance to ensure the team’s effectiveness and productivity.
• Uses Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) frameworks to manage day to day database operations and incidents.
• Ensures security policies and procedures are implemented and enforced to protect sensitive data stored in the PeopleSoft databases; monitors database access and ensures compliance with security standards and regulations; maintains detailed documentation of PeopleSoft database configurations, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Ensures the availability, integrity, and performance of PeopleSoft applications and databases, including Oracle or other supported database platforms.
• Collaborates with Information Security teams to address vulnerabilities and mitigate security risks.
• Collaborates with application developers and system administrators to optimize PeopleSoft application database configurations and settings. Designs and maintains robust backup and recovery strategies for PeopleSoft databases to minimize data loss and downtime.
• Conducts capacity planning exercises to anticipate future resource requirements and scale database infrastructure accordingly.
• Implement access controls, encryption mechanisms, and auditing procedures to protect sensitive data within PeopleSoft databases.

The appropriate individual will have demonstrated experience in the following:

• Managing and leading teams of Peoplesoft, Oracle or similar data base administrators.
• Peoplesoft and Oracle Databases.
• Knowledge of Linux and or Windows Operating Systems.
• ServiceNow or other ITSM tool for managing incidents.
• ITSM practices. (Preferred).
• Experience with vendor ERP software.
• Leading the development of and maintaining source code libraries and manage formal software releases for production environments.
• Replication and clustering.
• DevOps tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Jenkins, GitLab, Vagrant, etc. (Preferred).
• Ellucian Banner (ERP) – (Highly desirable).
• Diagnostic tools such as network packet, hardware performance, and storage analyzers, etc.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree with 10 years’ relevant experience or high school with 12 years’ relevant experience.

Are you Ready to move your Career in a New Direction?

If so, we’d like to meet you. Please forward a copy of your resume for us to schedule a time to speak. We will not consider candidates who aren’t. (You must include your city, state and zip code to be considered).

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