Site Reliability Engineer III, GCP

Optimum Communications Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Communications Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking a Lead Site Reliability Engineer to design, build, and operate secure, scalable platforms on Google Cloud. This hands-on role requires deep GCP, cloud networking, Infrastructure as Code, observability, and incident management.

You will lead incident response, mentor engineers, and partner with security and application teams to deliver reliable cloud-native platforms. We foster automation and engineering excellence in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in SRE/Platform Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years operating production workloads on Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong expertise in GCP/GKE, Kubernetes, Terraform, Cloud Networking, IAM, Monitoring.
• Experience with NCC, Interconnect, Cloud VPN, Shared VPC and hybrid networking.
• Proven track record with SLOs, incident management, automation and reliability.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash or similar scripting languages.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate enterprise-scale GCP infrastructure and platforms.
• Build and manage solutions using GKE, Cloud Run, Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and Cloud Monitoring.
• Architect and support cloud networking, NCC, Interconnect, Cloud VPN, Cloud Router, Shared VPC, and Private Service Connect.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and automate deployment and operational workflows through CI/CD pipelines.
• Define and manage SLOs, improve observability, and reduce operational toil through automation.
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and help establish platform and SRE standards across the organization.

Skills

SRE experience

GCP/GKE

Kubernetes

Terraform

Cloud networking

IAM

Observability

IaC

Python/Bash

Communication

Tools

GKE

Cloud Run

Compute Engine

Cloud SQL

Pub/Sub

Cloud Storage

Cloud Monitoring

CI/CD

Job description

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!

Job Summary

Optimum is seeking a Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to design, build, and operate secure, scalable, and highly available platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This hands-on engineering role combines cloud infrastructure, networking, automation, Kubernetes, and reliability engineering to support critical enterprise and customer-facing applications.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in GCP, cloud networking, Infrastructure as Code, observability, and incident management, along with a passion for improving reliability through automation and engineering excellence. You are a hands-on engineer with deep GCP and cloud networking expertise who enjoys solving complex operational challenges through automation, platform engineering, and reliability-focused design. You combine technical depth with leadership to build resilient, scalable cloud platforms that enable teams to deliver software with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate enterprise-scale GCP infrastructure and platforms.
• Build and manage solutions using GKE, Cloud Run, Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and Cloud Monitoring.
• Architect and support cloud networking, including Network Connectivity Center (NCC), Interconnect, Cloud VPN, Cloud Router, Shared VPC, and Private Service Connect.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and automate deployment and operational workflows through CI/CD pipelines.
• Define and manage SLOs, improve observability, and reduce operational toil through automation.
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Implement cloud security, IAM, governance, and operational best practices.
• Partner with application, network, and security teams to deliver reliable cloud-native platforms.
• Mentor engineers and help establish platform and SRE standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in SRE, Platform Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, or Network Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience operating production workloads on Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong expertise in:
  • GCP and GKE
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Cloud Networking
  • IAM
  • Monitoring and Observability
  • Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with NCC, Interconnect, Cloud VPN, Cloud Router, Shared VPC, and hybrid cloud networking.
• Proven experience supporting highly available production environments.
• Experience with SLOs, incident management, automation, and operational excellence.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud ArchitectGoogle Cloud Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Experience with GitOps, FinOps, AI/ML workloads, and hybrid cloud platforms.

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: "Do What's Right", "Drive One Optimum", and "Make It Happen". These aren't just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It's all part of the bigger picture of "Be The Difference" where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stop.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in New York is $133,661.00 - $219,586.00 / year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.