VP, Data Center Network Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

LPL Financial invites you to join a leadership role at the forefront of enterprise data center networking. As Vice President, Data Center Network Engineering Manager, you will own strategy, architecture, and operations across the data center network ecosystem, guiding large-scale transformation with a focus on reliability and security.

Lead a high-performing team, drive automation and IaC, manage budgets and vendors, and partner across infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of network engineering experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience with large transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco data center tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Data Center Network Engineering Team.
• Define long-term data center strategy and architecture.
• Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code adoption.
• Oversee migrations, DR tests, and decommissioning.
• Manage budgets, vendors, and resource planning.
• Ensure high availability, security, and resilience.

Skills

Network engineering

Leadership

Routing protocols

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cisco NDO & ACI

Job description

Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team’s Passion

At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly our, employees.

If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today.

Job Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Vice President, Data Center Network Engineering Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, and operations of LPL’s enterprise data center network ecosystem. This role owns end-to-end delivery of data center network engineering including architecture, engineering execution, migration programs, and operational excellence. The role also owns datacenter space planning, management, and monitoring. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in enterprise network engineering and datacenter management with strong leadership and the ability to drive large-scale transformation initiatives.

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 strategyLead 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
• Own enterprise network architecture including data center SDN fabrics, routing, and segmentation
• Drive continuous availability, performance, and observability uplift
• Partner across infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams
• Bridge gaps and drive collaboration between teams

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

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

Core Competencies

• Expertise in Cisco NDO & ACI, Nexus, Catalyst
• Strong routing knowledge (BGP, OSPF)
• Proven leadership in large transformation programs

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree

Pay Range

$135,136.00 - $225,158.00

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

Principals only. EOE.

EAC 5.19.26