The posting
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Job Description
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Senior PeopleSoft Security Administrator. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Principal Systems Analyst. The position will be located in Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada.
NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: three universities, four community colleges, and one research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada serves over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees and continues to experience significant growth and innovation.
The Senior PeopleSoft Security Administrator provides enterprise leadership for the design, governance, and enforcement of security across the Nevada System of Higher Education Shared Instance of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions environment. The Shared Instance consists of 5 institutions in one environment. This role is accountable for establishing systemwide security architecture, policies, and standards that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of institutional data.
SALARY/GRADE: The Senior Principal PeopleSoft Security Administrator position offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with the candidate’s education, experience, and certification/training. In addition to base salary*, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, an employer paid long term disability plan is included.
- Outstanding Retirement Plan: professional employees are required to participate in the 401(a) Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA). Employee contributions of 19.25% are matched 100% by the employer and employees experience an immediate vesting in the plan. Employees who currently or previously participated in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada may be eligible to continue in the PERS plan.
- Paid Leave: generous annual leave (accrual of 2 days per month), sick leave (granted 30 days at time of hire), 12 paid holidays, and paid family leave.
- Education Benefit: employees and their qualified dependents may take advantage of a tuition savings benefit. Faculty may take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate and their dependents may access an unlimited number of credits, if they meet specific criteria.
- 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: November 1, 2026
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience are required. Alternatively, 10 years or more of direct relevant experience in PeopleSoft Security may be substituted. Advanced expertise in PeopleSoft Security experience recommended.
Additional experience required in:
- Upgrades, migrations, SSO, LDAP
- Leadership in audit/compliance
- Campus Solutions
- Oracle Security Knowledge
- IAM strategy
- MFA
- Multi-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:
- PeopleSoft 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)
- PeopleTools 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 PeopleSoft 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 risks
RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 PeopleSoft 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 PeopleSoft security.
- Security Operations & Administration - Direct daily PeopleSoft 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 PeopleSoft 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 PeopleSoft features, tools, and security technologies. Recommend enhancements to improve efficiency, automation, and security post
TO 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 [email protected]
INTERNAL 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 box
APPLICATION 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 October 18, 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.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted.
Posting Close Date
10/5/2026
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.
