PeopleSoft on Oracle Cloud (OCI) – Administrator / Architect

Company: Astute Business Solutions

Location: Remote (US, Canada)

Employment Type: Full-Time Employee (FTE)

Industry: IT Consulting / Cloud Infrastructure & ERP Modernization

About Astute Business Solutions

Astute Business Solutions is a recognized Oracle Cloud Partner specializing in cloud migrations, managed infrastructure services, and enterprise application modernization. We help large-scale enterprise, healthcare, and higher education institutions run their mission-critical PeopleSoft (HCM, FSCM, Campus Solutions) environments seamlessly on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Astute is actively leading the future of ERP modernization by combining automated cloud lifecycle management with OCI-native capabilities, disaster recovery automation, and embedded enterprise AI agents.

Position Summary

We are seeking a senior-level PeopleSoft on Oracle Cloud (OCI) Administrator / Architect with deep, hands-on expertise across both PeopleSoft systems administration and Oracle Cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will lead the installation, configuration, modernization, and day-to-day administration of enterprise PeopleSoft 9.2 landscapes operating on modern PeopleTools versions (8.58 through 8.61+) and hosted on OCI.

You will bridge infrastructure architecture and application administration: provisioning and maintaining multi-tier PeopleSoft stacks, configuring High Availability and disaster recovery clusters, driving PeopleSoft Cloud Manager adoption, and collaborating daily with our US consulting and delivery teams to support large-scale enterprise clients across North America.

Key Responsibilities

PeopleSoft Infrastructure Administration & Engineering

• Install, configure, optimize, and maintain PeopleSoft v9.2 applications across all tiers on Linux (Oracle Linux / RHEL).

• Configure, tune, and administer core third-party middleware components: Oracle WebLogic, Tuxedo, Micro Focus/NetCOBOL, and Process Scheduler.

• Build, clone, and maintain multi-tier environments dedicated to upgrade tracks, development, QA/testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Configure and maintain modern PeopleSoft user interface and search technologies, including Fluid UI, Elasticsearch, and OpenSearch.

• Serve as the technical expert for PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA), PeopleSoft Portal technologies, and web server clustering.

• Create and configure core components: file servers, web domains, application domains, process scheduler domains, and PeopleBooks.

• Configure and support Integration Broker (IB), REST/SOAP services, and enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO) with LDAP, SAML, and Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS) / IAM domains.

• Perform application object and project migrations across non-production and production environments; leverage Application Designer, PeopleCode, and Application Engine from an administrator and troubleshooting lens.

Oracle Database & High Availability (HA) Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain PeopleSoft databases on Oracle Database (19c / 23ai).

• Deploy and support Oracle High Availability solutions, including Oracle RAC and multi-node clusters.

• Manage backup, restoration, cloning, and point-in-time recovery using RMAN and Data Pump, integrating backups directly with OCI Object Storage.

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architecture & Modernization

• Design and implement secure, scalable OCI architectures for PeopleSoft workloads (VCNs, private subnets, Network Security Groups, OCI Load Balancers, and FastConnect).

• Deploy and leverage PeopleSoft Cloud Manager on OCI for automated provisioning, environment cloning, and automated PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) lifecycle management.

• Participate in PeopleSoft Lift-and-Shift migrations from on-premise data centers or third-party clouds to OCI.

• Implement business continuity and automated Disaster Recovery (DR) architectures across OCI availability domains and regions.

Client Consulting & Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work directly on a day-to-day basis with Astute’s US-based consulting practice and project managers to meet project milestones, SLAs, and deliverables.

• Provide rapid tier-3 troubleshooting and root-cause analysis (RCA) for complex production incidents.

• Create and maintain comprehensive architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of dedicated, hands-on PeopleSoft Administration (PeopleSoft Basis/Systems Admin) experience supporting enterprise environments.

• PeopleSoft Stack:

  • Proven experience installing, configuring, and maintaining PeopleSoft 9.2 on Linux platforms.

  • Deep familiarity with PeopleTools (8.58, 8.59, 8.60, and 8.61+), PIA, WebLogic, Tuxedo, Process Scheduler, and Integration Broker.

  • Hands-on implementation of Fluid UI and Search Framework (Elasticsearch and OpenSearch).

• Database & HA Expertise:

  • Solid Oracle DBA foundations (Oracle 19c/12c): database upgrades, table/index rebuilds, performance tuning, and schema refreshes.

  • Hands-on experience configuring Oracle RAC and restoring databases from RMAN backups.

• Scripting & Automation: Strong shell/UNIX scripting skills for task automation, log rotations, monitoring, and operational maintenance.

• Client Engagement: Demonstrated track record supporting large-scale enterprise clients in the US or UK within a professional services or managed services model.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle Cloud Certifications: Active Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect or Cloud Operations certification is strongly preferred.

• Direct experience running PeopleSoft Cloud Manager on OCI for automated provisioning and patching.

• Exposure to automated Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.

• Familiarity with enterprise ERP modernization concepts, including modern API integrations and enterprise AI platforms.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional diagnostic, analytical, and performance-tuning skills across web, app, and DB tiers.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent technical solutions directly to client stakeholders.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a distributed US delivery team under strict delivery timelines.

  Compensation & Benefits

• US Base Salary: $110,000 – $135,000 USD (commensurate with experience) + performance bonus

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) / retirement plan with employer contribution options.

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• Continuous learning allowances and paid Oracle Cloud certification incentives.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and certification details to hr@beastute.com with the subject line:

PeopleSoft on OCI Administrator / Architect – [Your Name].

Astute Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.