PeopleSoft System Administrator

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd Contract

PeopleSoft System Administrator

Sydney, Australia Posted on 08/03/2026

• XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company
  
• XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.
  
• We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.
  
• XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.
  
• We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.
  

Job Description

The PeopleSoft System Administrator isresponsible for the planning, execution, and support of the PeopleSoft upgradefrom version 8.59 to 8.62. This role ensures system availability, performance,security, and compliance throughout the upgrade lifecycle, from assessment topost-go-live stabilization.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Assessment

Participate in upgrade planning, scopedefinition, and impact assessment for the PeopleSoft 8.59 to 8.62 upgrade.

Review existing PeopleSoft architecture,integrations, customizations, and infrastructure readiness.

Identify risks, dependencies, andmitigation strategies related to system, database, and infrastructurecomponents.

System Environment Setup and Validation

Build, configure, and validate PeopleSoftenvironments (Development, Test, QA, UAT, Production).

Install and configure PeopleSoft tools,middleware, web servers, and application servers required for 8.62.

Ensure environment consistency andadherence to vendor and organizational standards.

Database Backup and Recovery Planning

Define and implement database backup,restore, and recovery strategies prior to and during upgrade activities.

Coordinate and execute full and incrementalbackups for upgrade rehearsal and cutover.

Support recovery testing and rollbackplanning to ensure business continuity.

User Access and Security Configuration

Configure and manage PeopleSoft security,roles, permissions, and user profiles.

Ensure audit and compliance requirementsare followed during the upgrade.

Validate access controls post-upgrade toconfirm no security regressions.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization

Monitor system performance during upgraderuns, testing cycles, and production cutover.

Analyze logs and system metrics to identifyand resolve performance bottlenecks.

Tune application servers, web servers, andbatch processes for optimal performance.

Infrastructure and Cross-TeamCoordination

Coordinate closely with infrastructure,database, network, and cloud teams.

Manage server infrastructure, operatingsystems, storage, and network configuration related to PeopleSoft.

Ensure all infrastructure changes arealigned with the upgrade timeline and change management processes.

Testing Support

Support technical testing activities,including system, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

Resolve system-related issues identifiedduring testing cycles.

Assist functional teams withenvironment-related troubleshooting and configuration.

Go-Live Preparation and Support

Prepare production environment for go-live,including final configurations, backups, and validation checks.

Execute cutover activities and support theproduction upgrade.

Provide post-go-live monitoring andstabilization support.

Required Skills and Experience

Strong experience as a PeopleSoft System Administrator.

Hands-on experience with PeopleSoftupgrades, preferably 8.5x to 8.6x.

Knowledge of PeopleSoft tools, web/appservers, and middleware (e.g., WebLogic).

Experience with database platforms commonlyused with PeopleSoft (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server).

Solid understanding of Linux/Unix orWindows server administration.

Familiarity with backup, recovery, anddisaster recovery practices.

Strong troubleshooting, documentation, andcommunication skills.