VP, Infrastructure Engineering Manager

LPL Financial; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 215,000; 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 a senior VP, Infrastructure Engineer to lead design, development, and maintenance of scalable infrastructure. You will guide a team through strategy, reliability, and security to support growth and innovation.

This executive role requires deep expertise in cloud, networking, storage, and automation, with a strong focus on governance and cost management. The position is based in Austin, TX, and offers a competitive pay package and comprehensive rewards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in infrastructure engineering with leadership
• 5+ years in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of infrastructure engineers, fostering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute an infrastructure strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on scalability, resilience, and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure security and integrity through best practices, monitoring, and proactive threat mitigation.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance performance, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships and technology procurements to ensure value and service delivery.
• Develop and manage infrastructure budgets, forecasting future needs and optimizing resources.
• Establish and enforce infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security to support applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the infrastructure team.
• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud (AWS)

Networking

Storage & databases

Monitoring & incident response

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

PowerShell

Kubernetes

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.

Job Overview

LPL Financial Corp is seeking an experienced and strategic VP, Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of our robust and scalable technology infrastructure. This senior leadership role will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our critical systems, supporting business growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of infrastructure engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive infrastructure strategy aligned with LPL Financial's business objectives, focusing on scalability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure the security and integrity of all infrastructure components through the implementation of best practices, robust monitoring, and proactive threat mitigation.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance infrastructure performance, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships and technology procurements to ensure optimal value and service delivery.
• Develop and manage infrastructure budgets, forecasting future needs and optimizing resource allocation.
• Establish and enforce infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and security, to ensure seamless integration and support of business applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the infrastructure engineering team.
• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing for infrastructure services.

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 of progressive experience in infrastructure engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• 5+ years of designing, implementing, and managing large-scale, complex enterprise-level infrastructure environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Core Competencies

• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and hybrid cloud strategies.
• Deep understanding of networking principles, protocols, and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls).
• Strong knowledge of storage solutions, databases, and data management best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferences

• Demonstrated experience with infrastructure automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Python, PowerShell).
• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
• Master's degree preferred.

Pay Range

$128,750.00 - $214,549.00
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.

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, 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.

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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