Full-Time
Lead Systems Architect
Pega LSA
Posted on 9/10/2026
MKS2 Technologies
51-200 employees
Federal IT solutions including cyber security
Compensation Overview
$130k - $140k/yr
Remote in USA
Remote
Bachelor's, Master's
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- At least 8 years of experience in IT architecture, solution design, or enterprise application development.
- Current Pega Lead System Architect certification.
- Extensive experience with the Pega Infinity Platform and Pega Version 8.x.
- Experience with the Constellation UX Design System.
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, system integrations, networking concepts, and security frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and managing large-scale application development initiatives.
- Experience conducting design reviews, code reviews, and solution governance activities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, collaborative environment.
- Serve as the technical authority and Lead System Architect for enterprise Pega implementations.
- Provide architectural leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring solutions align with business objectives and organizational technology strategy.
- Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
- Design and oversee Pega integrations with enterprise systems and third-party technologies in collaboration with integration architects and technical teams.
- Lead application architecture, deployment planning, performance optimization, and infrastructure alignment.
- Establish and enforce development standards, coding best practices, and Pega guardrails.
- Conduct architecture reviews, design reviews, and code reviews to ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability.
- Ensure compliance with information security policies, accessibility standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and manage Pega vendor service requests and oversee issue resolution activities.
- Manage platform-level defects, including Section 508 accessibility issues, and drive remediation efforts.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide strategic recommendations for performance improvements.
- Mentor and coach junior developers, Senior System Architects, and development teams on Pega best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions within project timelines.
- Experience with Pega eForms development and implementation.
- Experience with PDF generation, document automation, and content generation solutions.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and Section 508 compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting government, regulated, or large enterprise environments.
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- A Master's degree.
MKS2 Technologies provides mission-focused IT services to federal government clients, including cyber security support, enterprise application development, and instructional design and training. It designs, implements, and sustains IT solutions for agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Navy, with staff working across 49 states, DC, and Puerto Rico. The company combines consulting, software development, and training services to meet specific mission needs, supported by its SDVOSB status and regional offices. Its goal is to help federal agencies protect missions, modernize IT, and train personnel to operate secure, reliable information systems.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The Army TAP award gives MKS2 five years of predictable federal revenue.
- 2026 website updates show active government IT, remote, Arizona, and Colorado hiring.
- Federal service demand from VA, Army, and Navy sustains cross-agency expansion.
What critics are saying
- The $221 million Army TAP contract concentrates revenue through 2028.
- A TAP recompete or protest in 2028 can crush MKS2's core business.
- Big integrators like Leidos and Booz Allen outscale MKS2 in federal capture.
What makes MKS2 Technologies unique
- MKS2 is an SDVOSB delivering federal IT, cyber, and training services since 2008.
- Its Army TAP win spans 500,000 soldiers across 50-plus locations worldwide.
- Austin headquarters and 49-state staffing support national federal contract execution.
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