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AVP, Network Security Engineer

LPL Financial

Job Description

Posted on: 
March 10, 2025

Summary and company overview

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking to fill a full-time position for an AVP of Network Security Engineer within the Security Architecture - Engineering team, part of LPL’s Technology Information Security organization. This individual will be focusing on enterprise-level network security governance. The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded security-focused background, demonstrated IT security and architecture expertise, as well as the ability to autonomously manage projects. This individual will interface with others within the IT organization, as well as other internal business units and partners. They will create and maintain functional and technical design specifications, documentation, and solution diagrams to satisfy security project requirements.

This will report to the VP of Information Security Engineering and will be an involved member of the InfoSec team. The individual fulfilling this role must display an in-depth understanding of new trends and technologies related to security, networking, and compliance and contribute to the firm's IT security strategy and roadmap.

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and administer network security continuous monitoring and governance solutions
  • Evaluate security posture and make recommendations to ensure compliance with organizational security standards
  • Assess information security systems, processes, and network communication changes to identify potential risk gaps and compliance issues
  • Document network security solution architectures; identify visibility, observability, and control gaps
  • Partner with Enterprise and Security Architecture teams to ensure proposed solutions adhere to defined specifications
  • Conduct research to keep abreast of latest industry trends, topics, and security issues
  • Interface with other parts of the business and be able to coordinate work with multiple teams
  • Performs other job-related duties or special projects as assigned
  • Support 24*7 operating model
  • Other duties as required

Job Requirements

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of working experience with a network security governance tool like Firemon, SkyBox, or Tufin
  • 4+ years’ experience with scripting/automation tools such as Splunk, PowerBi, Python, PowerShell
  • 5+ years of hands-on design, configuration, and delivery experience with network security solutions
  • 5+ years in a network engineering role supporting TCP/IP / NAC / Routing and Switching
  • 5+ years’ experience collaborating with technical team members, business analysts, and project/program managers to ensure a quality solution is delivered.

Preferences:

  • Industry-relevant security certifications: CISSP, CCNP-Security, PCNSE, or NSE
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Outstanding skill in documenting and diagramming solutions and infrastructure
  • Foundational understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53 or CSF, CIS, ISO 27001
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, customer service skills, and presentation skills required.

Additional commentary

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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Summary and company overview

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking to fill a full-time position for an AVP of Network Security Engineer within the Security Architecture - Engineering team, part of LPL’s Technology Information Security organization. This individual will be focusing on enterprise-level network security governance. The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded security-focused background, demonstrated IT security and architecture expertise, as well as the ability to autonomously manage projects. This individual will interface with others within the IT organization, as well as other internal business units and partners. They will create and maintain functional and technical design specifications, documentation, and solution diagrams to satisfy security project requirements.

This will report to the VP of Information Security Engineering and will be an involved member of the InfoSec team. The individual fulfilling this role must display an in-depth understanding of new trends and technologies related to security, networking, and compliance and contribute to the firm's IT security strategy and roadmap.

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

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