AVP, Compute and Microsoft Azure Engineer

LPL Financial LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

health benefits

employee stock options

paid time off

volunteer time off

more

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking a Senior Microsoft Azure Engineer in Austin to design, implement, and manage Windows Server infrastructure. You will ensure high availability, performance, and security while aligning with our client-focused financial services goals.

Responsibilities include AD and server administration, upgrades, patching, and automation-first architecture. You’ll collaborate with IT teams and contribute to documentation and governance to support scalable cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Azure services across compute, storage, networking, and databases.
• 5+ years Azure security features such as RBAC, Azure Security Center, and Azure Key Vault; with Azure AD experience.
• 5+ years monitoring and managing Azure resources using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• 5+ years Azure DevOps for CI/CD and IaC; governance concepts with Azure Policy/Bueprint/Cost Management.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Active Directory infrastructure to maintain a secure user environment.
• Monitor server performance and conduct health checks to optimize financial applications.
• Collaborate with IT teams to plan upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal disruption.
• Turbident: Create and maintain technical documentation for recovery processes.
• Drive architecture designs with an 'automation first' approach using IaC.
• Identify risks affecting stability, resiliency, performance, and security.
• Manage OS templates and deployment automation.
• Evaluate tools/products to resolve gaps and participate in roadmap planning.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to meet evolving business needs.

Skills

Windows Server OS

Active Directory

Azure management

PowerShell

Automation scripting

CI/CD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Terraform

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview:

Join us as a Senior Microsoft Azure Engineer, where you'll be integral to designing, implementing, and maintaining our Windows Server infrastructure. Your role will be crucial in ensuring maximum system availability, performance, and security, aligning with our organization's mission of delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Please note: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage Active Directory infrastructure to maintain an efficient and secure user environment.
• Monitor server performance and conduct system health checks to proactively identify and resolve issues, optimizing performance for financial applications.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to plan and implement server infrastructure upgrades, patches, and migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to financial operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve server-related incidents and problems, minimizing impact on financial business processes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure accurate system recovery processes.
• Drive architecture designs with an 'automation first' approach, focusing on Infrastructure as Code.
• Identify risks in the environment that threaten stability, resiliency, performance, and security.
• Responsible for operating system templates and deployment automation.
• Evaluate tools/products to resolve technology gaps and participate in application roadmap planning.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices, recommending enhancements to meet evolving business needs.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

Azure Services and Architecture

• 7+ years of Azure services across compute, storage, networking, and databases, along with understanding Azure architecture principles for designing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions.

Azure Security and Identity Management

• 5+ years Azure security features such as role-based access control (RBAC), Azure Security Center, and Azure Key Vault, coupled with expertise in Azure Active Directory (AAD) for identity and access management.

Azure Monitoring and Management

• 5+ years monitoring and managing Azure resources using Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and Azure Management Groups, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and cost-efficiency.

Azure DevOps and Governance

• 5+ years of Azure DevOps services for CI/CD and infrastructure as code (IaC), along with knowledge of Azure governance concepts using Azure Policy, Azure Blueprint, and Azure Cost Management for compliance and cost control.

Azure Hybrid Solutions and Data Services

• 5+ years of hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure using Azure Arc, as well as familiarity with Azure data services for data integration, analytics, and big data processing.

Core Competencies

• Proficiency in Windows Server OS, Domain Controller management, Active Directory, Azure management, DNS, ACL, Windows Server CIS hardening controls, Audit Compliance, and Microsoft PowerShell.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation and configuration management.
• Familiarity with server monitoring and management tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferences

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub, Atlassian, Jenkins, Puppet, Terraform, Ansible), Manage Engine, Infoblox, Service Now, and JIRA.

Overall, a Microsoft Azure engineer is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of Azure services, architecture, security, networking, monitoring, and management to design, implement, and manage cloud solutions effectively.

Please note: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Pay Range:

#LI-Hybrid Pay Range: $112,476.00 - $187,460.00 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.

Benefits

• 401K matching
• health benefits
• employee stock options
• paid time off
• volunteer time off
• more

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com. 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. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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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. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at [phone]. EAC 5.19.26 LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer.* Our company is widely known for its financial strength, exceptional service, and favorable industry reputation among financial professionals. To understand who we are, it’s important to know our core belief: financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL Financial creates the space to let you do what you do best – create personal, long-term client relationships that turn financial aspirations into realities. Each year, thousands of financial professionals successfully manage billions of dollars in assets. Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. To learn more about our organization visit our About LPL page. * As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2019, based on total revenue. Want to learn more about the benefits of working at LPL? Check out the links below! We Are LPL Benefits Culture Social Responsibility