AVP Tech Network Engineer, Security

LPL Financial; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

health benefits

employee stock options

paid time off

volunteer time off

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking an AVP Tech Network Engineer, Security to design, engineer, and operate advanced network security across on-prem and cloud environments. You will work with Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet firewalls and ISE/NAC to build scalable, resilient protections for advisors and clients.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong scripting, automation, and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues under pressure. Travel up to 10% may be required; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Network and Security Engineering experience with focus on Radware, Fortinet, Cisco, and Palo Alto.
• 2+ years in security technologies (DDoS, VPN, firewall orchestration, NAC).
• 2+ years of network security hardening and logging tools (SolarWinds, LiveNX, ELK).
• 2+ years of on-premise and cloud network defense.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer Palo Alto, Cisco FTD, and Fortinet firewall solutions.
• Develop automation using Python or PERL and APIs for data exchange.
• Engineer and operate VPN and Cisco ISE/NAC remote access environment.
• Implement firewall designs in AWS with auto-scaling.
• Troubleshoot complex network security issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Security hardening of platform devices and reduce vulnerability footprint.
• Manage firewall service requests and logging of firewall traffic/rules.
• Maintain security baselines, design docs, and diagrams.
• Open to travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Network engineering

Security engineering

Radware

Fortinet

Cisco

Palo Alto

ISE

Cloud security

Python scripting

Agile

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Radware Defense Pro

Cisco ISE

ELK

SolarWinds

LiveNX

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. Fromcutting-edgeresources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more,you’llfind the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview:

LPL is seeking an AVP Tech Network Engineer, Security who will be responsible for the design, engineering, and operations of network security products, including firewalls, DDOS appliances, network access control (ISE) appliances and orchestration tools. This is a very technical and highly demanding hands‑on position, and the ideal candidate should be well versed in the above areas and be willing to extend their knowledge. The position directly relates to providing scalable, resilient, and secure networking solutions for LPL, our Advisors, and their 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:

• Design and engineer solutions focused on Palo Alto and Cisco FTD, Fortinet firewalls
• Automation development using scripting languages such as Python or PERL and leveraging APIs for data exchange.
• Engineering and operations of VPN and Cisco ISE/NAC remote access environment
• Implementing firewall solutions in the AWS cloud environment using an auto-scaling design
• Troubleshooting complex network security issues, identifying the root cause of issues and developing continuous improvement of the platform
• Security hardening of platform devices reduces vulnerability footprint
• Managing firewall service requests
• Manage and optimize logging of firewall traffic and rule-based activity
• Maintain security baseline standards, design documentation, and diagrams
• Open to travel up to 10% depending on the needs of the business

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:

• 5+ years of Network and Security Engineering experience, with an emphasis on security products from Radware, Fortinet, Cisco and Palo Alto.
• 2+ years of security technologies/products, such as DDoS, proxy, VPN, firewall orchestration and/or network access control
• 2+ years of network security hardening and controls as well experience using network monitoring and logging tools (i.e. SolarWinds, LiveNX, ELK)
• 2+ years of network defense technology both on premise and cloud

Core Competencies:

• Hands on engineering level experience with Radware, Palo Alto, Fortinet and Cisco security products, including their management platforms
• Critical thinker who can work in high-pressure situations due to the unpredictable nature of cyber threats.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, both oral and written, with the ability to articulate and educate others about complex technologies with business acumen.
• Experience with Radware Defense Pro hardware
• Experience with Cisco ISE
• Understanding of network security best practices
• Knowledge of native firewalls in AWS and Azure

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• CCNA/CCNP/CISSP a plus
• Experience with scripting and automation tools
• Experience with Agile

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:

$103,618.00 - $172,628.00

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. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

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

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. 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 a 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.