Senior Peoplesoft Administrator

Additional Perks: Employee assistance programs and professional development opportunities.*Pursuant NSHE Policy: "Initial placement must fall between the minimum salary and Q2/median/mid-range on the applicable salary schedule." To view the salary range for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select NSHE Administrative Salary Schedule, Grade C.APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: October 15, 2026MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience are required. Alternatively, 10 years or more of direct relevant experience in People Soft Security may be substituted. Advanced expertise in People Soft Security experience recommended. Additional experience required in: Upgrades, migrations, SSO, LDAPLeadership in audit/compliance Campus Solutions Oracle Security KnowledgeIAM strategyMFAMulti-institutional experience in higher education (preferably in the Nevada System of Higher Education)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: The successful candidate must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Recommended that applicants for this position address some of the following elements in their resume or cover letter: People Soft security architecture (roles, permission lists, row-level security)Segregation of duties (SoD) principles and controls Identity and access management (SSO, LDAP, Azure AD)Higher education regulations (FERPA, HIPPA, GLBA)People Tools security framework and audit concepts Design and implementation of role-based security Security analysis, troubleshooting, and risk management Audit support, reporting, and compliance documentation Use of People Soft Query/SQL for security analysis Clear communication with technical and functional stakeholders Analyze issues and implement secure solutions Apply regulatory requirements to system security Lead initiatives and mentor staff Collaborate across teams and institutions Manage priorities in a complex environment Adapt to evolving technologies and security risksRESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of this position will include, but not is not limited to the following areas of responsibility: Security Architecture & Strategy - Lead the design and governance of People Soft security architecture across NSHE institutions. Define role-based access models, permission lists, and row-level security aligned with least-privilege principles and higher education data governance standards. Access Control & Role Management - Oversee the creation, maintenance, and auditing of user roles, permission lists, and profiles across HCM, FSCM, and Campus Solutions. Ensure appropriate access for faculty, staff, and student data. Compliance and Audit Coordination - Ensure compliance with FERPA, HIPPA, GLBA, and NSHE policies. Lead audit responses, prepare documentation, and coordinate remediation efforts for findings related to People Soft security. Security Operations & Administration - Direct daily People Soft security operations, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and troubleshooting access issues. Monitor system security and ensure timely resolution of incidents. Risk Management & Incident Response - Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis for People Soft environments. Lead response and mitigation efforts for security incidents involving sensitive student, financial, and HR data. Identity & Access Management Integration - Design and maintain integrations with enterprise identity systems (e.g., SSO, Azure AD, LDAP). Support automated provisioning and authentication mechanisms across NSHE institutions. Change Management & Environment Migration - Review and approve security-related migrations between development, test, and production environments. Ensure adherence to NSHE change management standards. Continuous Improvement & Innovation - Evaluate new People Soft features, tools, and security technologies. Recommend enhancements to improve efficiency, automation, and security postTO APPLY: The application process will be handled through the Workday on-line search process. Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted. Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience. Applications will be considered incomplete without all requested materials. References will only be contacted for those who advance to the final phase of the search and with prior consent of the applicant. The review of materials will begin immediately. Materials should be addressed to Dymphna Calica La Putt, Human Resources, and are to be submitted via on-line application at http://system.nevada.edu/Careers/index.htm. For assistance with NSHE's on-line applicant portal, contact Dymphna Calica La Putt at dcalicalaputt@nshe.nevada.eduINTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSHE institutions. Once you log into Workday and type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate the specific job posting by typing the requisition number (e.g. R0153449) in the search boxAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted until the position is filled. The review of materials will begin immediately, however, for full consideration applications should be submitted by September 20, 2026.For more information about the Nevada System of Higher Education, please visit our website at www.nevada.edu. The Nevada System of Higher Education hires only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The NSHE is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.