Principal Application Security Architect

LPL Financial; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Security Architect to lead API security efforts across cloud and on-premises environments. This role involves designing secure architectures, implementing access control mechanisms, and developing security standards aligned with industry best practices. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure robust security measures while enabling business agility. Join a dynamic environment where creativity is encouraged, and make a significant impact on securing sensitive data and systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about cybersecurity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of API security experience with proven record in secure API design.
• 8+ years in information security controls and standards.

Responsibilities

• Secure APIs with robust access controls and implement security standards.
• Lead design of security architectures and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

API security

Information security controls

Java

C# .Net

Ruby

Python

Cybersecurity frameworks

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Cloud Formation

Pulumi

Ansible

Job description

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

Job Overview:

LPL's Information Security team is seeking an exceptional Principal Security Architect to engage on API project efforts in Cloud, On-prem and Data security architectures. As the Principal Application Security Architect at LPL, you will work side by side with our Development, Operations, Business units, and Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure our environments are secured and monitored. The right person for this role will have a broad technical cloud security background with a focus on security design, detection, prevention, and response to security threats.

Responsibilities:

• Secure APIs by implementing robust access control mechanisms, OAuth, JWT, and configuring API gateway security to ensure authenticated and authorized access.
• Develop reusable security design patterns addressing common cybersecurity challenges, ensuring consistency and best practices across diverse technology stacks and business domains.
• Craft clear, actionable security standards and policies, aligning them with industry best practices and regulatory requirements while ensuring adaptability to emerging technologies.
• Lead the design and innovation of security architectures, integrating advanced technologies to protect against evolving threats while enabling business agility and growth.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives, ensuring broad support and integration at all levels.
• Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, network security, cloud security, identity management, and encryption, with proficiency in implementing zero-trust architectures and secure DevOps practices across diverse IT environments.
• Threat modeling, risk assessment, and vulnerability management, coupled with experience in SIEM implementation, log analysis, and incident response in complex enterprise settings.
• Conduct thorough threat analysis using intelligence and analytics to identify and mitigate potential security risks proactively, reducing business impact.
• Implement and oversee a risk management framework, balancing security investments with business needs to protect assets while supporting growth and innovation.
• Securing machine learning models against adversarial attacks, ensuring data privacy in AI training sets, and implementing ethical AI principles in security applications.
• Develop secure AI/ML pipelines, including model integrity verification, secure feature engineering, and anomaly detection in AI-driven systems.

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 are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• 3+ years in API security. Proven record designing secure API gateways and microservices architectures.
• 8+ years of experience working knowledge of information security controls, guidelines, and standards (e.g., ISO27000 series, OWASP, CSA CCM, CIS 20 Critical Security Controls, SOX, and NIST).
• 8+ years of experience with technical knowledge/coding skills in any of the following: Java, C# .Net, Ruby and/or Python.

Core Competencies:

• Must be self-driven, yet flexible and highly adept at consulting, negotiating, communicating, consensus building, and presenting.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance.

Preferences:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS and its core services, including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and security-related services like security groups, ACLs AWS Security Hub, AWS WAF, and Amazon GuardDuty.
• Working knowledge of Terraform, Cloud Formation, Pulumi, and/or Ansible.
• Solid experience securing scalable web architectures and distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of malware, emerging threats, attacks, and vulnerability management.
• CCSP/Other Cloud Specific Certification, CISSP and/or GIAC are a plus.
• AI/ML security. Proven record securing ML models and AI pipelines in financial services.
• Proficient in ML algorithms, deep learning frameworks, AI ethics. Experienced in AI/ML security controls. Expert in OAuth, OpenID Connect, JWT. Proficient in API threat modeling, automated security testing.

Pay Range:

$148,988-$248,313/year. 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) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

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.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team.
• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential.
• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients.
• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact.
• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same.
• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home.

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. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at [phone].

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