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Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Pegasystems

Waltham, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$129,700–$197,600 Per Year
SKILLS
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Best Practices, Change Management, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Security, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Support/Service, DevOps, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Financial Trend Analysis, Government, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Linux Distributions, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Operational Support, People Management, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulations, Reliability Engineering, Risk Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Attacks, Security Infrastructure, Security Monitoring, Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux), Software Engineering, Splunk, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Waltham, MA
POSTED
3 days ago
Principal Cloud Security Engineer


Job Category: Client Support


Location: US - Massachusetts - Waltham


Meet Our Team:


Cloud Security Engineering (CSE) is responsible for protecting Pega’s cloud infrastructure, applications, and data across AWS and GCP environments. The team partners closely with Cloud Operations, Service Reliability, and Engineering to ensure our environments are secure, scalable, and resilient.


Picture Yourself at Pega:


You will join a fast-paced team dedicated to maintaining and improving cloud security systems and infrastructure to support mission-critical applications. In this role, you will own and deliver improvements for security-related systems, collaborate with stakeholders for change management, assist in incident response, and support ongoing improvements to cloud security practices and governance.


What You'll Do at Pega:


+ Own the implementation and maintenance of critical cloud security systems and supporting infrastructure

+ Automate manual system administration and infrastructure tasks

+ Contribute to the strategic direction of security controls across multiple cloud providers

+ Assist with vulnerability management, remediation tracking, and risk mitigation efforts

+ Partner with Cloud Operations and Engineering teams to provide guidance on secure configurations and best practices

+ Help maintain and improve security policies, standards, and procedures

+ Stay current on emerging cloud security threats and trends


Who You Are:


+ Passionate about cloud technologies and security best practices and have strong opinions about AI security

+ Hands-on experience with AWS core services (EC2, VPC)

+ Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)

+ Comfortable with scripting (Python, Ansible, PowerShell or similar)

+ Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and escalate appropriately

+ Collaborative team player with strong communication skills


What You've Accomplished:


Required:


+ 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud operations, SRT, SRE, DevOps, cloud security in cloud environments

+ Demonstrated strong understanding of cloud security concepts and controls

+ Experience automating and securing Linux systems and cloud-based infrastructure (SELinux, FIPS)

+ Experience with security monitoring, alerting, or incident response (Splunk, Chronicle, CrowdStrike)

+ Experience with containerized deployments


Preferred:


+ Experience with Kubernetes

+ Experience with multiple Linux distributions

+ Work in FedRAMP or DOD Impact Level-rated environments

+ Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines

+ Familiarity with API integrations or modern cloud-native architectures

+ Windows System Administration, automation


Pega Offers You:


+ Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products

+ Continuous learning and development opportunities

+ An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment

+ Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company#LI-KH2


Additional Information


Base salary range for this role is 129,700 - 197,600 USD annually. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus OR commission, as well as benefits and other incentives.


The final compensation will be determined during the offer process based on the candidate's education, experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as market conditions and may vary from the posted range. We will share an information on benefits, bonus/commission, and other pay components for this role at the relevant recruitment stage.


Job ID: 23618


AI in Action – Responsible Use of AI in Recruitment

Pega embraces the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, consistency, and fairness across our business. We encourage thoughtful and ethical adoption of AI technologies that support people—not replace them. We may use AI‑enabled tools in our recruitment process. These tools are designed to assist us by providing insights and operational support.


All hiring decisions are made based on human review and judgment. You may have the right to request human review, provide additional information, or raise questions about how such tools are used.


Culture

At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.


We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.


As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.


Export Compliance

For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations such as this, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals.


Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (US only) or comparable regional regulations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process,or contact (US only) 1-888-PEGA-NOW and/or 225 Wyman Street Waltham, MA 02451 ATTN: Benefits.
It is Pega's policy to engage, recruit, hire, promote, train, discipline, and compensate in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

https://www.pega.com/about/careers/equal-employment-opportunity

About the Company

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Pegasystems

Since 1971, P E Systems has been providing professional systems engineering and acquisition management services. The firm has CONUS locations in Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Ohio, and overseas in Japan, Bahrain and Italy. The company provides a range of technical capabilities supporting many different clients. P E Systems practices a full service approach through its use of flexible, mission-oriented teams that bring the right resources together to meet all customer requirements. Our emphasis is on personnel both acquiring and retaining a staff of qualified engineering and technical professionals through selective recruiting and a comprehensive benefits program has contributed to our continued success in supporting a wide range of government organizations.

P E Systems has developed strong core capabilities in systems engineering, specialized acquisition support, and communications interface programs through provision of technical, program management and systems acquisition support as both a prime and subcontractor. We have established strategic relationships with our Partners.

P E Systems has a long history of providing superior technical support services in a cost-effective manner. Our Quality Policy further describes the focus on quality that helps us achieve this level of service.

  • 2017 –  Summit Research Corporation (SRC) merged into P E Systems on March 1, 2017, assuming all contract obligations
  • 2016 – Jack Grady appointed to Vice-President of Operations and Dayton Division Manager
  • 2007 – Opened new offices and San Antonio, TX
  • 2006 – Graduated from 8(a) program
  • 2003 – P E Systems achieves ISO 9001 certification
  • 2000 – P E Systems acquired Atlantic Analysis Corporation to enhance IT offerings with Oracle database development capabilities
  • 1998 – Acquired Bahan Dennis, Inc. (BDI), which has been integrated into the company operating structure, as the Dayton, OH Division. It provides program management and systems functional support to the Aeronautical Systems Center, AFMC, Material Systems Group (ESC) and the Air Force Reserve Command Detachments at Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • 1997 – Became an 8(a) certified small business and gained approval for a GSA Schedule for Information Technology Services
  • 1996 – P E Systems acquired Summit Research Corporation (SRC) as a wholly owned subsidiary specializing in Exercise/Performance/Acoustic Analysis, Training, and Information Technology services, primarily for the U.S. Navy
  • 1995  – Wes King acquired P E Systems
  • 1971  –  P E Systems founded
  • 1971  –  P E Systems was formed to provide technical, scientific, and programmatic management and systems acquisition support to the Department of Defense as well as other government and commercial organizations
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1971
WEBSITE
https://www.pesystems.com/

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