Oracle/PeopleSoft Administrator (Systems Administrator) - LDMO

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring an Oracle/PeopleSoft Administrator (Systems Administrator) for the LionPATH Development and Maintenance Organization (LDMO). This role involves installing, configuring, maintaining, upgrading, and supporting systems and software, troubleshooting system issues, managing backups and emergency response plans, and ensuring security compliance across various computer systems including Oracle's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.

Highlights

Maintain integrity of operating systems, physical servers, appliances, and specialized application environments.
Develop deployment plans, create custom scripts, and manage system upgrades and patches.
Diagnose and resolve system issues and outages promptly.
Monitor and execute automation processes, manage security threats and vulnerabilities.
Evaluate organizational vulnerabilities and recommend system improvements.
Preferred experience with Oracle Peoplesoft products, PeopleTools, RedHat Enterprise Linux, Oracle SQL, and scripting languages like Java, Python, or shell.
Requires a Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Position is fully remote within the United States with standard Eastern Time working hours.
Salary range is $86,300 to $129,500 with competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount.
Employment requires successful background checks; no visa sponsorship available.

Oracle/PeopleSoft Administrator (Systems Administrator) - LDMO Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICSâ

The LionPATH Development and Maintenance Organization (LDMO), a unit of Penn State Information Technology, is looking for a highly motivated, knowledgeable, and proactive individual to fulfill the role of Systems Administrator (Senior Professional).

Note: Penn State's Student Information System (SIS), referred to as LionPATH, is Oracle's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.

Systems Administrators maintain the integrity of various computer systems including operating systems, physical servers, appliances, and specialized application environments; administer, install, and troubleshoot a variety of technical components, perform systems maintenance tasks such as resource utilization checks and back-up and recovery; perform configuration changes to address customer needs; schedule, install, and test system software upgrades; monitor and maintain software licensing and maintenance agreements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and support systems and software
Develop plans, schedules, and requirements for deployment of systems
Create custom programs and scripts to aid in systems management
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues and/or respond to outages
Resolve service-related issues; determine immediate economic and financial consequences of an incident
Test and implement upgrades and patches to installed operating systems and software
Maintain reliability of systems by monitoring, running tests, and troubleshooting
Monitor backups and plans for installed systems; review adequacy of emergency response plans
Monitor, maintain, and execute automation processes and procedures
Monitor threats, alerts, security vulnerabilities; conduct regular reviews of security against policy goals
Evaluate organizational vulnerabilities within assigned area of responsibility
Manage, research, and resolve complex end-user escalation incidents
Evaluate and recommend new or existing system improvements and/or solutions
Create and maintain system documentation of departmental processes, procedures, plans, and configurations

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

Experience with Oracle Peoplesoft products, PeopleTools; managing systems running RedHat Enterprise Linux; Microsoft Visio or other system diagramming tools
Knowledge of Oracle SQL
Familiarity with a programming or scripting language (i.e., Java, Python, shell)
Understanding of basic networking technologies (i.e., firewall, VPN)

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Resume
Cover Letter

LOCATION

The location of this position is flexible and can operate fully remote within the United States (restrictions may apply). Standard working hours are in the eastern time zone.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $86,300.00 - $129,500.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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