Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working on meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!
LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, supporting more than 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor.
Job Overview:
We are currently seeking to fill a full-time position for an AVP of Network Security within the Security Architecture and Engineering team, part of LPL’s Technology Information Security organization. This individual will focus on complex, enterprise-level security and networking projects, standards creation and enforcement, and 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.
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 and processes 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 the latest industry trends, topics, and security issues.
- Member of on-call rotation to support response to information security incidents.
- Perform other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment , are client-focused , team oriented , and can execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement .
Requirements:
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with network security solutions including CASB/Web Proxy, NDR (ExtraHop), and NAC.
- 5-8 years of hands-on design, configuration, and delivery experience with network security solutions.
- 5-8 years of experience with automation tooling such as Ansible or Terraform and scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
- Excellent ability to document and diagram solutions and infrastructure using Lucid or Visio.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to identify and distill root causes of issues and provide solutions.
Core Competencies:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, customer service skills, and presentation skills required.
Preferences:
- Preferred experience with Netskope, ExtraHop, Palo Alto and/or Fortinet Firewalls.
- Foundational understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53 or CSF, CIS, ISO 27001.
- Strong understanding of cloud architectures, design, and workload transition challenges.
- Industry relevant security certifications: CISSP, CCNP-Security, PCNSE, or NSE (strongly preferred, but not required).
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering preferred.
Pay Range: $119,000.00 - $198,300.00 Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.
Why LPL?
At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth.
We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews: 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.
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