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Senior Cloud Operations Engineer, Infrastructure

Pegasystems

Boston, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$102,400–$153,200 Per Year
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
11 days ago
Senior Cloud Operations Engineer, Infrastructure


Job Category: Engineering & Cloud


Location: US - DC - Remote | US - Massachusetts - Remote | US - Virginia - Dulles | US - Virginia - Remote


Meet Our Team:


_Due to the nature of work with FedRamp, US Citizenship is required._


_This is a 2nd shift opportunity (3pm-12am ET)_


As a member of the Service Reliability Team (SRT), you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, availability, performance, and security of Pega’s cloud infrastructure platforms. We operate a global, follow‑the‑sun 24x7 model with teams across Krakow, Bangalore, Sydney, and the U.S. East Coast.


SRT values diversity, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a strong ownership mindset. We foster an environment that emphasizes mentorship, continuous learning, and operational excellence at scale.


Picture Yourself at Pega:


In this role, you will work hands‑on with cloud infrastructure and platform services that underpin Pega’s SaaS offerings. You will take ownership of the systems you operate—digging deep to identify root causes, strengthening resiliency, and preventing recurrence through automation and operational rigor.


You’ll collaborate closely with Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Security, and Customer Support to deliver best‑in‑class infrastructure reliability for mission‑critical customer environments.


What You'll Do at Pega:


+ Monitor, respond to, and resolve infrastructure alerts, incidents, service requests, and changes within SLA

+ Own and drive customer-impacting escalations with a focus on stability and service restoration

+ Provision, operate, and upgrade cloud infrastructure components across compute, storage, and platform services

+ Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and platform issues, perform root cause analysis, and contribute to long‑term fixes

+ Create, maintain, and continuously improve runbooks, SOPs, and operational standards

+ Partner with Engineering on pre‑release validation and operational readiness of new platform capabilitiesIdentify opportunities to automate manual or repetitive operational tasks and reduce operational toil

+ Participate in infrastructure‑focused projects and adapt to evolving business and platform requirementsParticipate in an after‑hours on‑call rotation, including weekend coverageSupport FedRAMP‑compliant environments (U.S. citizenship and residency required)


Who You Are:


An experienced cloud operations or infrastructure engineer with a strong platform and systems mindset Self‑directed, analytical, and driven by continuous improvement and operational excellenceComfortable collaborating with cross‑functional, globally distributed teamsAble to learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and operational patterns quicklyEffective in fast‑paced, enterprise‑scale environmentsCustomer‑focused, with empathy and accountability for production systems


What You've Accomplished:


+ 3+ years supporting enterprise cloud infrastructure or cloud operations for SaaS platforms

+ 2+ years of hands‑on experience operating AWS infrastructure services (experience with GCP a plus)

+ 2+ years of Linux systems administration experienceWorking knowledge of AWS services, including but not limited to:

+ EC2, EBS, S3

+ ELB / Load Balancing

+ VPC, Transit Gateway, Route 53Experience supporting highly available, fault‑tolerant cloud environmentsFamiliarity with infrastructure automation and scripting (Bash, Shell, Python, or similar)Exposure to networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, firewalls) as part of broader infrastructure operationsAWS or GCP certification preferredCCNA/CCNP a plus, but not required


Pega Offers You:


+ Industry‑leading, analyst‑recognized technology platforms

+ Continuous learning, certification, and career development opportunitiesAn inclusive, flexible, and globally collaborative work environment

+ Competitive compensation including base pay, incentive plan, and equity participation#LI-KH2


Additional Information


Base salary range for this role is 102,400 - 153,200 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: 23584


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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