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Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview:

LPL Financial is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to lead network security products, including Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco Next-Generation firewalls. This individual will work as part of a team of technical engineers, overseeing design, engineering, and operations management of network security products in a multi-data center and cloud environment. The role directly supports securing and protecting LPL, our advisors, and their clients.

Responsibilities:

• Design and engineer solutions focused on Palo Alto, Cisco FTD, and Fortinet firewalls.

• Develop automation using scripting languages (Python, PERL) and leverage APIs for data exchange.

• Manage engineering and operations of VPN and Cisco ISE/NAC remote access environments.

• Implement firewall solutions in AWS cloud environments using auto-scaling designs.

• Troubleshoot complex network security issues, identify root causes, and implement continuous improvements.

• Perform security hardening of platform devices to reduce vulnerability footprints.

• Manage firewall service requests and optimize logging of firewall traffic and rule-based activity.

• Maintain security baseline standards, design documentation, and diagrams.

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:

• 5+ years engineering and administrating an enterprise level Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco FTD environment

• 5+ years networking experience.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, etc.), including such topics as HTTP headers, ISO layers, and TCP flags.

• Ability to generate and read packet captures for troubleshooting of data traffic flow.

• Fundamental knowledge of encryption to include HTTPS decryption and re-encryption to examine data traffic content.

• Experience with establishing authentication with Microsoft Active Directory for identification and control of users and associated policies.

• Enterprise level Network Routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP configuration.

• Accurate diagraming and documentation skills.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to identify root causes of issues and provide solutions.

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, both oral and written, with the ability to articulate and educate others about complex technology with business acumen.

Preferences:

• Palo Alto Professional Security Certifications desirable such as PCNSE.

• Security and Network Certifications desirable such as CISSP, CEH, CCNP, CCNA, CCIE.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other technical degree

• Experience in scripting languages such as Python, PERL, TCL, etc.

• Experience with enterprise firewall policy management using Panorama, FMC, or Fortimanager

• Experience working within Federal or Public Regulatory Agency guidelines such as FINRA, PCI-DSS, NERC-CIP helpful.

• Experience with Cisco ISE/NAC and the broader Cisco security portfolio

• Knowledge of Palo Alto auto-scaling deployments on AWS or Azure.

 

Pay Range:

$41.10-$68.53/hour

 

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(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. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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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