VP, Data Center Network Engineering Manager
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About the role
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. It also oversees data center space planning, management, and monitoring. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in enterprise network engineering and data center 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 strategy
- Lead 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
Requirements
- 10+ years network engineering experience
- 5+ years leadership experience
Skills
- Expertise in Cisco NDO & ACI, Nexus, Catalyst
- Strong routing knowledge (BGP, OSPF)
- Proven leadership in large transformation programs
Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree
Pay
Pay Range: $135,136.00 - $225,158.00. Actual base salary varies based on factors including 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, including:
- 401K matching
- Health benefits
- Employee stock options
- Paid time off
- Volunteer time off
About LPL Financial
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. The firm services and custodies approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. LPL provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools, and practice management services, ensuring advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.