Peoplesoft Application System Administrator

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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: IT Admin

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -082026-108373

Date Posted: 08/23/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/e7SoZq


Description:

Remote

 

Our client seeks an Application System Administrator to install, configure, and support third-party software and application environments across the delivery lifecycle. The role will administer environments, promote changes through DEV, QAT, and PROD, and partner with development, infrastructure, and vendors to ensure availability, performance, and compliance. The position includes monitoring, troubleshooting, automation, and on-call support. Video participation requirements stated by the client apply to this role.

 

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $60.00 to $70.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Test operational readiness of third-party application software, upgrades, and patches on servers.
  • Configure, install, maintain, and optimize third-party software on servers across service areas.
  • Create and deploy DEV, QAT, and PROD build packages where applicable.
  • Manage and optimize generic and service accounts, including password changes and decommissioning.
  • Validate and monitor software and server access and set up application user permissions.
  • Evaluate and recommend third-party software upgrades and review documentation for pertinent enhancements.
  • Provide debugging assistance to developers and analyze effects of software and configuration changes on other systems.
  • Coordinate software and hardware installs and upgrades with infrastructure resources.
  • Configure and modify scheduling tools for jobs and processes.
  • Monitor performance of third-party jobs and cycles, request capacity and storage changes, and manage log retention automation.
  • Generate, maintain, and analyze system performance metrics and recommend improvements.
  • Provide on-call support for incidents and outages and handle application service start and completion.
  • Validate firewall, load balancer, and server configuration changes and develop or submit firewall requests.
  • Create and execute database scripts and queries, maintain and support databases, and validate backups.
  • Plan and coordinate backup strategies and disaster recovery activities.
  • Implement and maintain interfaces and identify integration points and reusable components.
  • Develop and update scripts to automate administration tasks and review architecture for limitations and standards compliance.
  • Use diagnostic tools and work with vendors to troubleshoot application issues.
  • Train and mentor associates and recommend process improvements.
  • Apply change, incident, release, and problem management processes and comply with audit requirements.
  • Serve as technical lead for third-party application upgrades and manage service requests and support rotations.
  • Create team communication plans and perform change manager responsibilities.

Experience Requirements:
  • PeopleSoft and PeopleTools installations, upgrades, and patching using Change Assistant.
  • Knowledge or experience with Phire.
  • Strong knowledge of server virtualization, PeopleSoft debugging, and tuning.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft 9.2 applications and patching methods including PUM and DPK.
  • PeopleSoft security including User Administration, Development Tools, and Integration Tools.
  • Experience performing restores, refresh, and cloning.
  • Understanding of application architecture, database schemas, and development tools.
  • Production support, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
  • Moderate understanding of web service technologies.
  • Experience with MIM and familiarity with XML technologies.
  • Experience with SQL Server and proficiency in SQL.
  • Effective verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and follow through.
  • Mentoring, coaching, and leadership capabilities with clear expectation setting and feedback.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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  • Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group, as indicated above