VP, Network Security Engineer, Technology Ops

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Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Vice President – Network Security Engineering to lead our Network Security team. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in next-generation network security technologies, strong operational capabilities, and hands-on technical experience. The ideal candidate will guide the implementation and support of network security platforms across a complex, distributed enterprise environment and serve as a critical 24x7x4 escalation point for high-priority incidents.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of 12–16 full-time employees and contract technical engineers.

• Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee team workload, performance management, skill development, and hiring strategy.

Technical Oversight

• Provide strategic direction and hands-on expertise in the design, deployment, and support of network security solutions.

• Act as a senior escalation point (24x7x4 model) for critical incidents impacting operations

• Drive standardization and automation of network security operations

Core Technologies Supported

• Next-Generation Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet)

• VPN solutions (e.g., Cisco FTD – Firepower Threat Defense)

• DDoS mitigation platforms (e.g., Radware, Cloudflare)

• Network Access Control (e.g., Cisco ISE)

• Network segmentation technologies

Operational Responsibilities

• Oversee network security implementations and support across office locations, advisor sites, production data centers, and non-production environments.

• Ensure adherence to security policies and regulatory compliance.

• Lead root cause analysis and problem management for recurring security incidents.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Network, Compute, Storage, and Application Engineering teams to ensure secure infrastructure and application deployments.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on enterprise network security standards and initiatives.

This is a hybrid/on-site leadership role with on-call responsibilities as part of a 24x7x4 escalation model.

Occasional travel to advisor locations and data centers may be required.

The individual in this role will play a direct part in protecting the company and its external business relationships.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of engineering and administration experience in enterprise-level Palo Alto, Fortinet, and/or Cisco FTD environments

• 8+ years of networking experience, including enterprise routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)

• Strong understanding of network devices (routers, switches), HTTP headers, ISO layers, and TCP flags

• Proficient in generating and analyzing packet captures for traffic flow troubleshooting

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PERL, TCL)

Core Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders

• Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational capabilities

• Deep expertise in enterprise network security technologies and frameworks

• Proven ability to lead and scale high-performing security engineering teams

Preferences:

• Solid understanding of encryption technologies, including HTTPS decryption and re-encryption.

• Experience hardening firewalls to reduce vulnerability footprint.

• Hands-on experience with IPsec tunnel engineering and troubleshooting on Palo Alto , Fortinet firewalls.

• Comfortable using CLI for Palo Alto , Fortinet firewalls and Panorama.

• Skilled in firewall traffic and policy optimization utilizing tools like Tufin, FireMon.

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Pay Range:

$131,175-$218,625/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) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

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.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

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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