AVP, Senior Network Engineer

About the Role

LPL Financial 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, 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 Disaster Recovery (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 the team, helping drive direction and mentoring team members.

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 experience.
• 2+ years of experience in large transformation programs.
• 2+ years of Data Center migration and Hybrid Cloud Networking experience.

Skills

• 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 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 a 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.
• Current Cisco Certified Design Professional and/or Cisco Certified Network Professional Certification.
• Infoblox DNS/DHCP expertise.
• Cloud Networking (i.e., AWS, Azure) experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Pay

Pay Range: $103,618.00 - $172,628.00. 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.

Benefits

LPL offers a highly competitive Total Rewards package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play. Benefits include 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, and volunteer time off.

About the Company

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.