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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Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) es arquitecto de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que traduce la inversión en inteligencia artificial en valor empresarial real mediante soluciones de IA de stack completo adaptadas a cada cliente. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, los procesos y la ingeniería le permite integrar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan un impacto real en el negocio y mantienen a las grandes empresas globales un paso adelante en un mundo en constante cambio. Para más información, visita www.cognizant.es o síguenos en @cognizant.
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