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# Pega Lead System Architect

- **Company:** Gridiron IT Solutions LLC
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Quality, Cyber Security, IT Management, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Software Technical Review, Pega, Information Technology, Software Coding
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9152410/pega-lead-system-architect

## About the Role

8+ years of experience in IT leadership/architecture, specializing in Pega.

Certified Pega Lead System Architect is required.

Strong knowledge of IT systems, networking, and security standards.

Experience with Pega Infinity, Constellation UX Design System, and Version 8.X.

Proven experience managing cross-functional teams.

Strong interpersonal skills for dynamic, project-based roles.

Experience working with Pega eForms and PDF content generation is preferred.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science is preferred.

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a criminal and credit security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

## Description

Clearance Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active government security clearance or eligible to obtain and maintain a clearance.

Role and Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership as a Pega Lead System Architect (LSA), ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

Engage with business stakeholders to understand application requirements.

Define IT strategies and manage infrastructure to meet organizational objectives.

Lead teams in system design, deployment, and performance optimization.

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and information security protocols.

Provide guidance on best practices, coding standards, and development framework.

Co-design Pega integrations with other technologies in collaboration with integration architects and cross-technology counterparts.

Coordinate with the Pega vendor on Service Requests and their resolution.

Manage Pega platform-level Section 508 defects and their resolution plans.

Perform design and code reviews; ensure code quality, guardrail compliance, best practices, and performance requirements.