About the Role
As a Pega GCP Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining Pega Platform environments (7.x/8.x/Infinity) across Google Cloud Platform. This includes ensuring system stability, performance, and security, while supporting deployments, upgrades, and ongoing optimization in cloud-based environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain Pega Platform environments, including upgrades, patches, hotfixes, and security updates
- Deploy, configure, and optimize Pega applications on GCP (GKE, Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage)
- Perform environment provisioning and lifecycle management using Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar)
- Monitor system health, performance, and availability using GCP Monitoring, Logging, and APM tools
- Manage Pega rules, data schema, database connectivity, and application configurations
- Ensure compliance with security standards, access controls, and cloud governance policies
Work Model
This is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX or Mesa, AZ, requiring on-site presence as per client or business needs. We are committed to providing flexibility while supporting a strong work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
Note: Work arrangements may evolve based on project and client requirements. Expectations will be clearly communicated.
Required Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Pega Platform architecture, including rule resolution, agents, listeners, queues, and background processing
- Experience deploying and managing Pega on Google Cloud Platform
- Hands-on experience with:
- Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) or containerized Pega deployments
- Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, and Cloud Storage
- VPC networking, load balancing, and firewall configurations
Preferred Qualifications
- Pega CSSA certification
- GCP certification
Why Join Us
We’re looking for professionals who are passionate about innovation and eager to make an impact. Even if you meet only the core requirements, we encourage you to apply and showcase your transferable skills and unique experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Application Deadline: 06/30/2026
- Salary Range: $102,000 – $115,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
- Incentives: Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual bonus program
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Compensation and benefits are subject to change in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
Additional Information
- This role does not support visa sponsorship or transfers now or in the future
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
