AVP, Senior Network 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:

LPL is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our Datacenter Network Engineering team. This individual will be responsible for the design, engineering, and operations of our LAN/WAN and hybrid Data Center (cloud and on prem) environments. The position directly relates to providing scalable, resilient, and secure networking solutions for LPL, our Advisors, and their clients.

Responsibilities:

• Engineer and architect Data Center, Cloud, and LAN/WAN networking solutions.

• Configuration and deployment of both on premise and cloud-based networking technologies.

• Responsible for the network domain as part of our DR strategy.

• Wide area network design, deployments, and administration of MPLS, DIA, and SDWAN.

• Collaborate effectively with various Teams within the organization.

• Troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues and develop continuous improvement.

• Participate in an on-call schedule rotation.

• Technical lead for team helping drive direction and mentoring team members.

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:

• 10+ years of Data Center Core Network Engineering and Architecture experience in a Cisco-centric environment

• 2+ years of Cisco NDO & ACI, Nexus, and Catalyst

• 2+ years of experience in large transformation programs

• 2+ years of Data Center migration and Hybrid Cloud Networking experience

Core Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of network engineering, network security, and firewalls

• Expert knowledge of dynamic Routing Protocols such as OSPF and BGP

• Proven ability to meet designated deadlines and ability to manage multiple projects.

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, both oral and written, with the ability to articulate and educate others about complex technology with business acumen.

• Experience designing, architecting, planning and implementing routing, switching and data center solutions and strategies in multi-vendor environment.

Preferences:

• CCIE Certification preferred.

• Hands-on experience and engineering/architecture level expertise in Cisco ACI, and switches such as Nexus 9000, 7000, 5000 and 2000 Switches.

• Prefer a current Cisco Certified Design Professional and/or Cisco Certified Network Professional Certification, but not required.

• Infoblox DNS/DHCP expertise.

• Cloud Networking (i.e. AWS, Azure) experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

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Pay Range:

$103,618.00 - $172,628.00Actual 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

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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 us.fitly.work.

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