Security Analyst

Peoplesoft Security Analyst (Contract Position)

Number of Positions: 1 Filled: 0 Duration: 12 months

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Must be eligible to work in Canada

Fully remote role, must work EST hours

Looking to hire an experienced PeopleSoft Security Analyst to administrate and maintain the

security of the client's PeopleSoft applications, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the systems. This role involves collaboration with various departments to develop, implement, and manage security policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Roles and responsibilities:

 Design, configure, and maintain security roles and permission lists within PeopleSoft.

 Manage user access requests, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external

regulations.

 Perform user provisioning and de-provisioning.

 Provide reports and documentation to support internal and external audits.

 Collaborate with IT, HR, Finance and other business units to ensure security requirements are

integrated into system designs and processes.

 Communicate security policies and procedures to end-users and stakeholders.

 Test and apply PeopleSoft patches, upgrades, and fixes with a focus on security features.

 Ensure compatibility of security settings with new system updates.

 Develop and implement plans to mitigate identified risks.

 Investigate and resolve PeopleSoft security-related issues.

 Provide technical support to end-users experiencing access or security issues.

 Maintain comprehensive documentation of security configurations, procedures, and protocols.

 Develop and update security policies to align with organizational needs and industry standards.

 Performs additional technical and system administrator tasks related to this role as required.

Must have skills & experiences

 University Degree in an information technology, computer science discipline or related working

experience.

 5 years+ experience with PeopleSoft as a security analyst, system analyst, administrator, or

developer.

 In-depth understanding of PeopleSoft architecture, security models, roles, and permission lists.

 Experience configuring and managing PeopleSoft user profiles, role-based access control (RBAC),

and permission lists.

 Experience with tools like PeopleSoft Application Designer, Data Mover, and Integration Broker.

 Experience conducting security audits and ensuring compliance with organizational and

regulatory policies.

 Experience in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks.

 Knowledge of incident response frameworks and best practices.

 Experience with identity and access management (IAM) tools, single sign-on (SSO), and

multifactor authentication (MFA).

 Familiarity with encryption, SSL/TLS protocols, and data masking techniques.

 Basic understanding of programming languages like Java, PeopleCode, or scripting (e.g., Python,

PowerShell).

 Ability to create scripts for automation or custom security enhancements.

 Ability to identify security vulnerabilities and devise effective solutions.

 Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset for troubleshooting issues.

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills to document policies and interact with

technical and non-technical teams.

 Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, IT, and other business

units.

 Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new PeopleSoft updates, tools, and organizational needs.

 Experience with PeopleSoft upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting.

 Experience working on projects related to system upgrades, migrations, or security

enhancements.

 Applied agile software development skills.

 Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

 Ability to periodically work during non-core business hours.

 Ability to work within a team, along with ability to work on multiple and concurrent

assignments.

 Must have intermediate knowledge of the following Microsoft programs; Word, Excel,

PowerPoint.

Organizational Competencies Expected

 Client Focus

 Adaptability and Flexibility

 Personal Motivation and Accountability

 Focus on Quality and Best Practice

 Problem Solving and Judgment

 Organizational Awareness

 Teamwork and Collaboration

 Work-remotely