VP, Data Center Network Architecture & Transformation

LPL Financial LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 135,136 - 225,158; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial LLC is seeking a seasoned Vice President, Data Center Network Engineering Manager in Austin, TX, to lead strategy, architecture, and operations of the enterprise data center network ecosystem. You will own end‑to‑end delivery including architecture, migration programs, and operational excellence, with space planning, management, and monitoring.

You will drive a high‑visibility program across infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams, mentoring leaders, and ensuring

Qualifications

• 10+ years network engineering experience.
• 5+ years leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing Data Center Network Engineering Team.
• Drive hiring, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Manage budgets, vendors, and resource planning.
• Define and execute long‑term network and data center strategy.
• Lead architecture discussions across data center SDN fabrics, routing, segmentation, and hybrid cloud.
• Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code adoption.
• Lead large‑scale data center migration programs.
• Own DR testing, failover readiness, and decommissioning efforts.
• Ensure high availability, resilience, and security.
• Oversee lifecycle management including upgrades and EOL remediation.

Skills

Network engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

LPL Financial LLC is seeking a seasoned Vice President, Data Center Network Engineering Manager in Austin, TX, to lead strategy, architecture, and operations of the enterprise data center network ecosystem. You will own end‑to‑end delivery including architecture, migration programs, and operational excellence, with space planning, management, and monitoring.

You will drive a high‑visibility program across infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams, mentoring leaders, and ensuring