VP, Data Center Network Engineering Manager

Job Overview

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.

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
• 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

Core Competencies

• Expertise in Cisco NDO & ACI, Nexus, Catalyst
• Strong routing knowledge (BGP, OSPF)
• Proven leadership in large transformation programs

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree

Pay Range

$135,136.00 - $225,158.00 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.

About LPL

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.

Company Overview

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 (855) 575-6947. EAC 5.19.26