Job Description

Lead a PeopleSoft 8.59 to 8.62 upgrade, managing environments, performance, security, and production support.

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14th September, 2026

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Company Description
n Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology solutions across cloud, data, software engineering, DevSecOps, platform engineering, and digital transformation programs.
n We partner with major organisations to build high-performing technology teams and deliver innovative technology solutions that improve scalability, reliability, performance, and customer experience.
n The Role
n We are seeking an experienced PeopleSoft System Administrator to support a major PeopleSoft upgrade program, transitioning from PeopleSoft 8.59 to 8.62.
n This role will be responsible for the planning, administration, configuration, and ongoing support of the PeopleSoft environment throughout the upgrade lifecycle. You will play a critical role in ensuring system availability, performance, security, and stability as the organisation progresses through assessment, implementation, testing, production cutover, and post go-live support.
n Working closely with infrastructure, database, network, cloud, and functional teams, you will help deliver a successful upgrade while maintaining operational continuity and adherence to governance and security requirements.
n Key Responsibilities

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- Participate in upgrade planning, scope definition, impact assessments, and implementation activities for the PeopleSoft 8.59 to 8.62 upgrade.
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- Review existing PeopleSoft architecture, integrations, customisations,



and infrastructure readiness to identify risks and dependencies.
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- Build, configure, and support Development, Test, QA, UAT, and Production environments.
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- Install, configure, and maintain PeopleSoft tools, application servers, web servers, middleware, and supporting infrastructure.
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- Develop and execute backup, restore, recovery, and rollback strategies to support upgrade activities and minimise operational risk.
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- Manage PeopleSoft security, including user profiles, permissions, roles, and access controls.
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- Monitor and optimise system performance during upgrade execution, testing cycles, and production deployment.
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- Coordinate with infrastructure, database, networking, and cloud teams to ensure upgrade activities remain aligned with project schedules and change management requirements.
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- Support system, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT) activities, resolving environment and system-related issues.
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- Execute production cutover activities and provide post go-live monitoring and stabilisation support.
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- Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and upgrade-related artefacts.
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What You'll Need

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- Demonstrated experience as a PeopleSoft System Administrator within complex enterprise environments.
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- Hands-on experience delivering or supporting PeopleSoft upgrades,



preferably from version 8.5x to 8.6x.
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- Solid knowledge of PeopleSoft tools, application servers, web servers, and middleware technologies, including Oracle WebLogic.
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- Experience administering database platforms commonly used with PeopleSoft, including Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
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- Solid Linux/Unix and/or Windows Server administration experience.
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- Strong understanding of backup, recovery, business continuity, and disaster recovery practices.
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- Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across infrastructure and application layers.
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- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical documentation capabilities.
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Desirable Skills

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- Experience supporting enterprise ERP environments and large-scale upgrade programs.
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- Exposure to cloud-hosted or hybrid infrastructure environments.
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- Familiarity with ITIL processes, change management, and release management practices.
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- Experience supporting or administering related enterprise platforms such as Hardcat and Ricoh Medius.
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- Understanding of security, audit, and compliance requirements within regulated environments.
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Why Join Us?

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- Contribute to a significant enterprise technology transformation program.
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- Work with experienced infrastructure, application, and project delivery teams.
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- Play a key role in the successful upgrade and ongoing optimisation of a critical business platform.
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- Gain exposure to complex enterprise environments and large-scale system administration activities.
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- Join a collaborative team delivering secure, high-impact technology outcomes across government and enterprise sectors.
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📌 PeopleSoft System Administrator (New South Wales)
🏢 Showtime Consulting
📍 New South Wales