Network Engineer I

LPL Financial Global Capability Center; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial Global Capability Center in Hyderabad is seeking a Network Engineer I – Core Network & F5 (2nd Shift) to design, implement, and manage our core networking across office locations and data centers. You will lead network initiatives, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure secure, scalable connectivity for advisors and clients.

The role emphasizes Cisco routing/switching, F5 LTM expertise, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Proven expertise in F5 LTM configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SD‑WAN solutions and wireless network design.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage core network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and Wi‑Fi across office and data center environments.
• Configure and maintain Cisco routers, switches, WLC, and Nexus platforms.
• Build and manage F5 LTM VIPs, iRule, health monitoring, and troubleshoot application delivery issues.
• Troubleshoot complex issues, identify root causes, and drive continuous environment improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support network scalability and reliability.
• Conduct packet captures and deep‑dive analysis using tools like ExtraHop and LiveWire.
• Monitor performance and availability using SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center, and ThousandEyes.
• Participate in capacity planning and incident response.
• Document network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.

Skills

TCP/IP fundamentals

Networking troubleshooting

Independent contributor

Communication skills

Wireless design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

SolarWinds

Cisco DNA Center

ThousandEyes

ExtraHop

LiveWire

Terraform

Ansible

Nexus/SD‑WAN tools

Job description

At LPL’s Global Capability Center, you'll find a collaborative culture where your voice matters, integrity guides every decision, and technology fuels progress. Your skills, talents, and ideas will redefine what's possible. LPL's success reflects its exceptional employees, who together pursue one noble purpose: empowering financial advisors to deliver personalized advice for all who need it. We’re proud to be expanding and reaching new heights in Hyderabad.

Join us as we create something extraordinary together.

Job Title: Network Engineer I – Core Network & F5 (2nd Shift)

Job Overview

LPL is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to lead and support the core network infrastructure across office locations and data centers. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, and load balancing solutions, with a strong emphasis on Cisco technologies and F5 load balancers. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, exceptional troubleshooting skills, and hands‑on experience with network monitoring and performance optimization tools. This position is critical to delivering scalable, resilient, and secure networking solutions that support LPL, our advisors, and their clients.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, and manage core network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and Wi‑Fi across office and data center environments
• Configure and maintain Cisco routers, switches, Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), and Nexus platforms.
• Build and manage F5 LTM VIPs, iRule, perform health monitoring, and troubleshoot application delivery issues.
• Troubleshoot complex issues, identifying root causes, and developing continuous improvement of the environment
• Effectively collaborate with various Teams within the organization as well as external vendors and partners to support business needs and ensure network scalability and reliability.
• Conduct packet captures and deep‑dive analysis using tools like ExtraHop and LiveWire.
• Monitor network performance and availability using SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center, and Thousand Eyes.
• Participate in capacity planning, network optimization, and incident response.
• Document network diagram, configurations, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Proven expertise in F5 LTM configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SD‑WAN solutions and wireless network design. Familiarity with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and lead network initiatives.

Preferred Technologies & Tools

• Networking: Cisco Routers, Switches, WLC, Nexus, SD‑WAN
• Load Balancing: F5 LTM
• Monitoring & Diagnostics: SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center, ThousandEyes, ExtraHop, LiveWire
• Automation tools: Terraform, Ansible

Core Competencies

• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and VLANs.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Effective collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Commitment to documentation and process improvement.
• Solid knowledge and experience in well‑known protocols and standards (i.e. VLANs, Spanning-Tree, OSPF, BGP, HSRPDNS, 802.1x)

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