Sr. Network Security Engineer

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Job Overview:

We are currently seeking to fill a full-time position for an Sr. Engineer of Network Security within the Security Architecture and Engineering team, part of LPL’s Technology Information Security organization. This individual will be focusing on complex, enterprise level security and networking projects, standards creation and enforcement, and network security engineering . The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded security-focused background, demonstrated IT security and architecture expertise, as well as the ability to autonomously manage projects. This individual will interface with others within the IT organization, as well as other internal business units and partners. They will create and maintain functional and technical design specifications, documentation, and solution diagrams to satisfy security project requirements.

The person will report to the VP of Information Security Engineering and will be an involved member of the InfoSec team. The individual fulfilling this role must display an in-depth understanding of new trends and technologies related to security, networking and compliance and contribute to the firms IT security strategy and roadmap. 

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Enterprise and Security Architecture teams to ensure proposed solutions adhere to enterprise security standards.

• Partner with IT Network team on various projects including security solution implementations.

• Assess information security systems and processes to identify potential risk gaps and compliance issues

• Document network security solution architectures; identify visibility, observability, and control gaps

• Partner with Enterprise and Security Architecture teams to ensure proposed solutions adhere to defined specifications

• Conduct research to keep abreast of latest industry trends, topics, and security issues

• Member of on-call rotation to support response to information security incidents

• Performs other job-related duties or special projects as assigned

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:

• 4+ years of hands-on design, configuration, and delivery experience with network security solutions

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with implementing and maintaining a secure web proxy solution such as Netskope or Zscaler

• Experience with an NDR solution (Extrahop, Vectra, Corelight, Darktrace)

• Experience managing cloud security services such as Cisco Umbrella

• 4+ years’ direct experience in an IT related field providing support and systems engineering.

• 4+ years’ experience with scripting tools (Curl, Python, Glue, PowerShell) and automation

• 4+ years’ experience collaborating with technical team members, business analysts, and project/program managers to ensure a quality solution is delivered.

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field

• Hands-on experience with designing and implementing an NDR solution (Extrahop, Vectra, Corelight, Darktrace)

• Industry relevant security certifications: CISSP, CCNP-Security, PCNSE, or NSE (strongly preferred, but not required)

• Hands-on experience managing and monitoring CDN or cloud based edge solutions.

• Expertise documenting and diagram solutions and infrastructure

• Excellent ability to document and diagram solutions and infrastructure

• Experience with software including Jira, Confluence, Service Now and Microsoft O365.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills; must be able to effectively communicate technical details and thoughts in non-technical/general terminology to various levels of the organization.

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Pay Range:

$97,725-$162,875/year
 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. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 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.

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.

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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 (855) 575-6947.

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