Senior ERP Security Administrator

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Rice University

Boasting a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in the heart of Houston, Rice University is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. We are more than a place of academic excellence and pioneering research—Rice is a vibrant and welcoming community where every faculty, staff, and student is valued and empowered to grow. 

The Rice Experience is our excellence and our culture of care — the close interactions between faculty and students, the interdisciplinary connectedness of our fields of study, the commitment and ownership to Rice and our community. Learn more about Rice University’s newly launched ten-year strategic plan Momentous. 

At Rice, we share a set of core values—Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence—that shape our culture and guide how we engage with one another and the world around us. These values define our commitment to fostering an inclusive community. 

Join us in building a community where every voice matters, and every contribution is celebrated. Here, your work will have a meaningful impact, and you will be part of something extraordinary. Rice is seeking a Senior ERP Security Administrator.

Rice University Office of Information Technology (OIT)

OIT provides excellent constituent service, acting as a strategic partner to advance Rice University’s priorities and mission of “pathbreaking research, unsurpassed teaching, and contribution to the betterment of our world”. 

IT will fuel innovation at speed across the university by building a culture of trust, using an effective operating model, driving seamless experiences, and providing core IT capabilities. 

Position Summary

The Senior ERP Security Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security controls within ERP environments at Rice University. This role ensures that the university’s ERP security configurations align with institutional policies, compliance requirements, and industry best practices. The Senior ERP Security Administrator will collaborate with IT teams, business stakeholders, and security professionals to safeguard student, faculty, staff, and financial data while ensuring system integrity and accessibility.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Oracle ERP security expert with experience in higher education environments. They have a deep understanding of security controls, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation specific to university operations. This individual is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing security needs with academic and administrative flexibility. They excel at collaborating with faculty, IT, finance, and HR teams to ensure ERP security policies support the university’s mission while protecting sensitive institutional data.

Workplace Requirements

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis. 
• Four years of work-related experience
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis. 

Skills:

• Expertise in Oracle ERP security architecture and administration, and an understanding of Banner ERP security architecture and administration
• Knowledge of higher education compliance frameworks (FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI-DSS, NIST 800-171)
• Strong understanding of user administration for ERP systems
• Ability to perform ERP security audits, risk assessments, and role-based access reviews
• Hands-on experience with role provisioning, security policies, and access controls in Oracle ERP, and knowledge of Banner ERP
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for ERP security access and role conflicts
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with university IT, administrative, and compliance teams
• Familiarity with security automation tools, monitoring solutions, and audit logs in ERP environments

Consistent Demonstration of OIT Service-Oriented and Team-Enabling Competencies:

Trust Building and Stakeholder Engagement

• Foster trust across the campus by being transparent, reliable, consistent, and solution-oriented in communication and execution. Ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication with all constituents, maintaining a service-oriented mindset and addressing challenges with integrity.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Commitment

• Work effectively with colleagues across teams, departments, and roles to support shared goals and a positive work environment. Communicate clearly and professionally with team members throughout OIT and across the campus to ensure smooth coordination of tasks and projects. Build and maintain positive relationships with others by being approachable, reliable, and responsive. Proactively share relevant information and follow up to ensure alignment and efficiency in team efforts.

Agility and Responsiveness

• Adapt quickly to evolving needs, technologies, and priorities, ensuring efficiency and relevance. Identify potential challenges in advance and take proactive steps to minimize disruption to end-users. Approach unexpected changes with a problem-solving mindset, balancing speed and thoughtful engagement. Prioritize user experience by delivering seamless, timely, and effective support and potential solutions. Maintain a culture of continuous learning, ask questions from a place of curiosity and possibility to enhance agility and service outcomes.

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement in all IT operations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. Regularly assess and optimize processes, systems, and technologies to enhance performance, scalability, and user satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and manage security policies and access controls for ERP systems at Rice University
• Ensure ERP security aligns with university policies, compliance requirements, and IT governance frameworks
• Administer role-based access control (RBAC), enforcing least privilege and segregation of duties (SoD)
• Monitor ERP security logs, access activities, and potential security threats, escalating issues as needed
• Collaborate with university departments (Finance, HR, IT, Compliance) to ensure secure ERP configurations
• Conduct periodic user access reviews and security audits to maintain compliance with regulatory standards
• Work with external auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure ERP security meets required standards
• Provide guidance on security best practices to university staff, faculty, and administrators
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions:

• Assist in ERP system upgrades, migrations, and integrations, ensuring security remains a priority
• Research and recommend security tools and enhancements for ERP systems at Rice University
• Collaborate with Rice ERP teams to define policies, procedures, and architecture for ERP systems
• Support data governance initiatives by enforcing ERP data security and access management policies
• Work with external vendors and consultants to improve ERP security configurations and audits
• Collaborate with system and service owners to define and manage ERP security roles, profiles, and permissions to protect sensitive university data
• Conduct security risk assessments and access reviews, ensuring compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, and PCI-DSS
• Work with system and service owners to configure, document, and maintain security policies within Rice ERP systems, including the management of user provisioning and de-provisioning
• Ensure data security, encryption, and role-based access compliance across ERP applications
• Collaborate with Rice University IT security teams to integrate ERP security with broader cybersecurity initiatives
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, unauthorized access, and compliance violations
• Develop security training materials and provide awareness programs for ERP users across the university
• Audit to ensure ERP security settings remain up to date with patches, upgrades, and best practices

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If you have any additional questions, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.