Senior PeopleSoft Administrator - Accenture Federal Services

Washington, DC

About the Job

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services to do the work you love in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community, where you can be empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

We are: Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company with offices in Arlington, Virginia. Accenture's federal business has served every cabinet-level department and 30 of the largest federal organizations. Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health organizations.

We believe that great outcomes are everything. It is what drives us to turn bold ideas into breakthrough solutions. By combining digital technologies with what works across the world's leading businesses, we use agile approaches to help clients solve their toughest problems fast—the first time. So, you can deliver what matters most.

Count on us to help you embrace new ways of working, building for change and put customers at the core. A wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture, we have over 30 years of experience serving the federal government, including every cabinet-level department. Our 13,000 dedicated colleagues and change makers work with our clients at the heart of the nation's priorities in defense, intel, public safety, health and civilian to help you make a difference for the people you employ, serve, and protect.

You are: A self-initiator, inventor and a problem-solver. Curious and future-focused, you are always looking to dive deep into innovative technologies and meaningfully apply them. But talking tech is only your second language. You rise above and beyond to constantly finding better ways for our government to work.

The Work: 

The PeopleSoft System Administrator may develop, run tests on, implement, or maintain operating system and related software. The PeopleSoft System Administrator may establish and implement standards for computer operations for compatibility between hardware and software, according to specifications and parameters, troubleshoots and/or resolves software, operating system, and networking problems. The PeopleSoft System Administrator schedules, performs, or monitors system backups and, when necessary, performs data recoveries. Works closely with PeopleSoft Technical DBA/Technical team. Will assist in performing migrations, administration of PeopleTools and applications, apply/test patches and upgrades.

As a PeopleSoft System Administrator, you will be responsible for developing required systems and operational documentation and support coordination and implementation of security measures to safeguard organizational databases.

Here's What You Need:

Must be able to apply PeopleTools patches & upgrades using delivered Oracle Support DPK software & PeopleSoft Change Assistant.
Must be able to apply necessary patches to underlying PeopleSoft technology including Java, WebLogic, Tuxedo on Linux
Must have experience administering PeopleSoft HCM on Oracle Database on Linux
Must be familiar with applying PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) packages to the PeopleSoft HCM Application using Change Assistant.
Must be familiar with configuring and administrating Phire.
Must be familiar with Elasticsearch and Opensearch on Linux
Must be able to manage and maintain SSL certificates for production and non-production sites.
Experience managing and patching Red Hat Linux Enterprise 8.
Experience with AWS cloud engineering and Docker containerization
Top Secret clearance requirement

Bonus Points If:

Oracle DBA experience
Experience in modules i.e. Absence Management, Payroll, Benefits, Time and Labor, Profile Management, Performance, Onboarding, Oracle BI Publisher
Oracle Cloud Integration, AWS and Microsoft Azure
Experience with PeopleSoft HR
DoD experience

Eligibility Requirements:

US Citizenship required
Currently hold a Top Secret Clearance

Important Information:

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington State as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.

Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role:

California: $95,600 - 178,600
Colorado: $95,600 - 154,300
New York: $88,600 - 178,600
Washington State: $101,900 -164,400

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

Source : Accenture Federal Services