Senior PeopleSoft Security Administrator

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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 a