Sr. PeopleSoft DBA

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Sr PeopleSoft DBA reports to the CAPPS Financials IT Manager within Health and Human Service Commission’s (HHSC) Information Technology (IT) ERP department. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing highly advanced code design and development and senior-level systems administration work. Work involves overseeing the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operations of the HHSC CAPPS (PeopleSoft) Financials system. Additional responsibilities include installs and upgrades to CAPPS Financials server components and system software. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Oracle DBA, RAC, PeopleSoft administration, PeopleSoft upgrade/implementation or PeopleSoft 9.2 Financials production support
• Knowledge of computer programming and architecture of scripting languages.
• Knowledge of internet security administration.
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Skilled in coordinating solutions to problems, in developing or revising system configurations.
• Skilled in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing system software.
• Skilled in troubleshooting computer systems.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ability to use network management, administration and other system administration tools.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures.
• Ability to write and revise standards and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the areas of computer science, math, or equivalent experience up to 4 years preferred
• At least 10 years of PeopleSoft development with Admin or similar experience

Responsibilities

• Produces technical analysis and solutions for the CAPPS Financials application that ensures consistency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) industry standards, State of Texas ERP standards, and existing HHSC strategies and projects in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• Produces documentation for the CAPPS Financials application that ensures consistency with ERP industry standards, State of Texas ERP standards, and existing HHSC strategies and projects in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• Provides direction and knowledge transfer of ERP technical analysis/development skills consistent with ERP industry standards, State of Texas ERP standards, and existing HHSC strategies and projects in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• Participates in Data Gathering and Joint Application Design Sessions that produce expected deliverables in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• Develops and provides routine status reports to CAPPS Financials Manager in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• Keeps professional skills updated and consistent with current information technology trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain and support effective and efficient IT operations.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• defined benefit pension plan
• generous time off benefits
• numerous opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees