AVP Tech Network Engineer, Security

LPL Financial; Fort Mill (SC); 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 network security products for clients and advisors. The role focuses on Palo Alto, Cisco FTD, and Fortinet firewalls with hands-on automation using Python or PERL.

It covers VPN/I​SE/NAC, cloud firewall deployments, and proactive threat mitigation, with travel up to 10%. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in network security engineering, experience with Radware, Cisco, Fortinet and Palo Alto, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• CCNA/CCNP/CISSP certifications are a plus.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.
• 5+ years of Network and Security Engineering experience, with 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 NAC.
• 2+ years of network security hardening and controls; experience with monitoring and logging tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer solutions focused on Palo Alto and Cisco FTD, Fortinet firewalls.
• Automation development using Python or PERL and APIs for data exchange.
• Engineering and operations of VPN and Cisco ISE/NAC remote access.
• Implementing firewall solutions in AWS cloud with auto-scaling.
• Troubleshoot complex network security issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Security hardening of platform devices to reduce vulnerability footprint.
• Manage firewall service requests and logging of firewall traffic.
• Maintain security baseline standards, design docs and diagrams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Skills

Network Security

Security Technologies

Security Hardening

Network Defense

Scripting & Automation

Agile

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CCNA/CCNP/CISSP

Tools

Radware

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco

Cisco ISE

SolarWinds

LiveNX

ELK

AWS Firewall

Azure Firewall

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.

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: 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.

• 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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

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 thriving businesses. 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].

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