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

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Assessment

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

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

Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies related to system, database, and infrastructure components.

System Environment Setup and Validation

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

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

Ensure environment consistency and adherence 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 incremental backups for upgrade rehearsal and cutover.

Support recovery testing and rollback planning to ensure business continuity.

User Access and Security Configuration

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

Ensure audit and compliance requirements are followed during the upgrade.

Validate access controls post-upgrade to confirm no security regressions.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization

Monitor system performance during upgrade runs, testing cycles, and production cutover.

Analyze logs and system metrics to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

Tune application servers, web servers, and batch processes for optimal performance.

Infrastructure and Cross-Team Coordination

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

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

Ensure all infrastructure changes are aligned 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 identified during testing cycles.

Assist functional teams with environment-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 the production upgrade.

Provide post–go-live monitoring and stabilization support.

Required Skills and Experience

Strong experience as a PeopleSoft System Administrator.

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

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

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

Solid understanding of Linux/Unix or Windows server administration.

Familiarity with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery practices.

Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.