Senior ERP Security Systems Analyst (Oracle Cloud)

Rice University•Houston, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Rice University’s Enterprise Systems division, within the Office of Technology Solutions & Services, is seeking a Senior ERP Security Systems Analyst to provide advanced, hands-on security administration and technical execution in the university’s Oracle Fusion ERP environment. The role handles day-to-day security configuration, role provisioning, access controls, troubleshooting, and support for security reviews and audits. The analyst is expected to apply expertise in role-based access controls, Segregation of Duties (SoD), security audits, and ERP security best practices while working with functional stakeholders and technical teams. This hybrid position combines in-office and remote work; work arrangements may change under Rice policy 440. It is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position with a proposed annual salary of $125,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is exempt from overtime under the FLSA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; additional related experience may substitute for the education requirement on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
Four or more years of experience in Oracle ERP security architecture and administration, specifically Oracle Fusion Cloud (HCM, Financials, SCM, or similar); additional related education may substitute for experience on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of software application design, development, testing, and deployment within Oracle Fusion.
Strong practical understanding of user administration and security configuration for complex ERP systems.
Ability to independently design and implement solutions for complex systems and programs.
Hands-on experience with role provisioning, privileges, security policies, and access controls.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills related to ERP security access and role conflicts.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline.
Experience administering Oracle Cloud Security within a higher education, healthcare, or research institution.
Knowledge of higher education compliance frameworks such as FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI DSS, and NIST 800-171.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with functional business stakeholders and information security professionals.
Familiarity with security automation tools, monitoring solutions, and audit logs within ERP environments.
Experience supporting ERP security audits, risk assessments, and role-based access reviews.

Responsibilities

Configure and maintain Oracle Fusion ERP security roles, user profiles, permissions, and access requests, applying least-privilege principles and protecting sensitive university data.
Configure, document, and maintain security policies and access controls within Oracle Fusion.
Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Compliance teams to ensure secure ERP configurations are implemented correctly.
Conduct security configuration reviews to support data security and role-based access compliance.
Investigate ERP security incidents and unauthorized access activities, coordinating remediation with appropriate university IT security teams.
Review and update ERP security settings following Oracle updates, patches, and major system upgrades.
Develop security training materials and provide technical security-awareness support for ERP users.
Perform other duties as assigned.