Application Security Engineer

Application Security Engineer

This role is primarily focused on security administration for ERP applications such as Oracle HCM Cloud, PeopleSoft HCM and Peoplesoft Financials. Under general direction, defines, implements, and maintains application security processes and objectives based on both user needs and a solid understanding of application security.

Able to provide analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into security solutions within the application.

Must have a basic understanding of how security architecture supports Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides end user and project support for security in PeopleSoft HCM and Financials, and systems such as Oracle HCM Cloud.
• Analyzes business and user security needs and documents requirements
• Develops test plans, for new and modified security architecture changes
• Performs quality assurance testing and user acceptance testing for security related changes
• Develops general security reports as needed
• Develops SQL scripts to perform analysis and generate ad hoc reports as needed
• Creates/delivers training, correspondence, presentations, and other materials for end users
• Interacts with and responds to internal client / end user inquiries involving security
• Provides security support for other applications as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May lead small projects and security enhancements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of application access administration experience, including interacting with users and management to complete requests
• Experience with security design, development, testing, training, and support as a Security Administrator
• Knowledge of application security controls
• Familiarity with ticketing systems
• Experience working with Oracle HCM Cloud and/or PeopleSoft core security is preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in computer information systems, IT, business or related field and 3 years of experience with Oracle HCM Cloud and/or PeopleSoft security.
• Certificates and/or Licenses: None

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.