Sr. Cloud Security Engineer

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: The Sr. Cloud Security Engineer will report to the AVP of Cloud / Network Security and will be an involved member of the SecArc Engineering team. The individual fulfilling this role must display an in-depth understanding of new trends and technologies related to Cloud, security, networking, and compliance and contribute to the firm’s IT security strategy and roadmap. Responsibilities: Responsible for the thorough documentation of implementations, via technical documentation and run-books Responsible for input and feedback on security architectures Apply adept understanding and experience with systems automation platforms and technologies Partake in efforts that shape the organization’s security policies and standards for use in cloud environments Direct and influence multi-disciplinary teams in implementing and operating Cyber Security controls Collaborate with application developers and database administrators to deliver creative solutions to difficult technology challenges and business requirements Execute security architectures for cloud, hybrid/cloud systems Responsible for automating security controls, data, and processes to provide improved metrics and operational support Employ cloud-based APIs when suitable to write network/system level tools for safeguarding cloud environments Stay abreast of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls Spot and execute new security technologies and best practices into the company’s Cloud offerings. Evaluate security posture, create reports, and make recommendations as needed. Ensure compliance with organizational security rules and standards. Coordinate response to information security incidents. Member of on-call rotation. Performs other job related duties or special projects as assigned Create, update, and maintain security architecture standards and best practices Conduct authorized cloud security assessments on a schedule basis and report the gaps in a meaningful way with potential solutions. 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: 5+ years of experience conducting security assessments on AWS and Azure/Office 365 5+ years hands on experience with Linux and Windows operating systems and cloud provider ecosystems like Amazon AWS 5+ years of practical knowledge of AWS and Azure foundation services related to compute, network, storage, content delivery, administration and security, deployment and management, automation technologies 5+ years of experience designing and deploying micro services architectures (AWS EKS, Docker, etc.) 2+ years experience with AWS Well-Architected framework; experience with framework reviews and adoption Preferences: Extensive experience architecting, designing, and programming applications and ample experience in high level programming languages such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Visual Basic Familiarity using AWS Cloud Services (EC2, DynamoDB, API Gateway, RDS, Lambda, CloudFront, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Route 53, etc.) Demonstrates understanding of IAM principles, including role-based access control, SSO, least-privilege access, and user lifecycle management (provisioning, deprovisioning, and governance Understanding of complex enterprise environments and current technology areas like cloud and mobility Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills: Must have the necessary technical skills to constantly monitor systems to identify threats and vulnerability, execute security architecture, and ensure there are no external threats. Strong understanding of cloud architectures, design, and workload transition challenges Pay Range: $100,631.00 - $167,787.00 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! 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 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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. EAC 5.19.26 LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer.* Our company is widely known for its financial strength, exceptional service, and favorable industry reputation among financial professionals. To understand who we are, it’s important to know our core belief: financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL Financial creates the space to let you do what you do best – create personal, long-term client relationships that turn financial aspirations into realities. Each year, thousands of financial professionals successfully manage billions of dollars in assets. Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. To learn more about our organization visit our About LPL page. * As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2019, based on total revenue. Want to learn more about the benefits of working at LPL? Check out the links below! We Are LPL Benefits Culture Social Responsibility