Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LivePerson is a leader in trusted enterprise conversational AI and digital transformation, providing its Conversational Cloud platform to leading global brands. The Senior Cloud Architect (Network & SRE) will design, build, and maintain GCP network architecture while bridging cloud networking and site reliability engineering. The role focuses on high availability, performance, security, cost optimization, and reliability across distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage scalable and resilient GCP network architectures, including VPCs, Interconnects, Load Balancing, and DNS
- Lead the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for networking components using Terraform to ensure consistency and automation
- Partner with the SRE team to solve complex connectivity, latency, and performance issues across our global microservices architecture
- Implement and manage network security policies, including firewall rules, VPC Service Controls, and IAM roles
- Optimize cloud networking costs through traffic analysis and architectural efficiency improvements
- Drive reliability engineering principles within the network domain, including capacity planning, error budget management, and monitoring/alerting improvements
- Collaborate with engineering teams to onboard services, ensuring they meet networking and reliability standards
Skills
- 10+ years of experience in Cloud Architecture, Network Engineering, or SRE/DevOps roles
- Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking (VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Load Balancing, Service Networking)
- Strong background in DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or similar tools
- US-based residency
- Working knowledge of scripting (Python, Go, or Bash)
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, Linux/network troubleshooting, and modern observability practices
- Excellent ability to lead technical strategy and collaborate across teams to solve complex infrastructure challenges
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive plans to support your health needs.
- Wellness Resources: Access to wellbeing resources and programs including our EAP plan.
- Health & Mental Support: Access a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing professional counseling.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 4% employer match (100% match on the first 3% contribution and 50% match on the next 2% contribution).
- HSA & FSA Plans to help plan for health-related expenses on a pre-tax basis.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a discount on company shares.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance coverage.
- Legal plan.
- Identity theft protection plan.
- Critical illness supplemental insurance.
- Access to internal professional development resources.
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Discretionary PTO package for flexible days off with manager approval.
- Paid Public Holidays.
- Generous Parental Leave Policy, including maternity/paternity support and fertility services.
- Remote-First Model: This role is fully remote, offering work-life balance and flexibility.
- Dedicated WeWork space for employees who wish to meet colleagues or collaborate in person.
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