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Join LPL Financial's Network Engineering team and help build the technology foundation that supports one of the nation's leading financial services organizations. As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing modern networking solutions across branch locations, data centers, and hybrid cloud environments. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge networking technologies, contribute to large-scale infrastructure initiatives, and collaborate with talented technology professionals focused on delivering secure, resilient, and scalable solutions for our advisors and clients. If you're passionate about network architecture, operational excellence, and continuous innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Overview
LPL Financial is seeking a Senior Network Engineer responsible for the design, engineering, implementation, and operational support of Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and branch office networking environments within a hybrid data center and cloud infrastructure. This role is focused on delivering highly available, secure, and scalable network solutions that support LPL's business objectives, advisor experiences, and client needs.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, maintain, and support network infrastructure across branch offices, data centers, and hybrid cloud environments.
Engineer and administer LAN and WAN technologies, including MPLS, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), and SD-WAN solutions.
Troubleshoot complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement improvements that enhance network stability, performance, and security.
Partner with internal technology teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers to deliver networking initiatives and support operational requirements.
Develop and implement network solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and industry best practices.
Perform network performance monitoring, capacity planning, compliance assessments, optimization, and reporting.
Support branch office deployments, infrastructure modernization efforts, and technology transformation initiatives.
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 of network engineering experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco routing, switching, and wireless networking solutions.
Experience leading or supporting branch office network deployments across small, mid-sized, and large-scale environments.
Experience implementing network security controls and utilizing network monitoring and logging platforms such as SolarWinds, LiveNX, ELK, or similar solutions.
Experience performing network performance analysis, optimization, compliance reviews, capacity planning, and operational reporting.
Ability to travel as needed, up to approximately 35%, based on business requirements.
Core Competencies
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience designing, architecting, planning, and implementing routing, switching, and data center networking solutions in multi-vendor environments.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive projects to successful completion.
Preferences
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP.
Experience with Cisco Wireless, Cisco SD-WAN, Software-Defined Access (SDA), and Fortinet technologies.
Knowledge of networking protocols and standards including VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), OSPF, BGP, DNS, and 802.1X authentication.
Pay Range:
$41.10-$68.53/hourActual 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.
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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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Skills Required
- 5+ years of network engineering experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco routing, switching, and wireless solutions.
- Experience leading or supporting branch office network deployments across small, mid-sized, and large-scale environments.
- Experience implementing network security controls and utilizing network monitoring and logging platforms such as SolarWinds, LiveNX, or ELK (or similar).
- Experience performing network performance analysis, optimization, compliance reviews, capacity planning, and operational reporting.
- Ability to travel as needed, up to approximately 35%.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience designing, architecting, planning, and implementing routing, switching, and data center networking solutions in multi-vendor environments.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive projects to successful completion.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP.
- Experience with Cisco Wireless, Cisco SD-WAN, Software-Defined Access (SDA), and Fortinet technologies.
- Knowledge of networking protocols and standards including VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, DNS, and 802.1X authentication.
LPL Financial Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about LPL Financial and has not been reviewed or approved by LPL Financial.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a company 401(k) match that is frequently highlighted as a strong component of total rewards. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance long‑term financial value.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a meaningful discount and lookback is highlighted as accessible ownership. Feedback suggests the plan adds tangible upside beyond base salary.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded alongside family‑building and adoption support. Feedback suggests these benefits compare well to large‑employer standards.
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What We Do
Financial advice is changing, and at LPL Financial, we’re at the forefront. We’re building a future where advisors can—with no friction or complexity, as simple as turning the dials—pick the business model, services, technology, and product mix that best meet their clients’ needs. With one platform, one sign-on, and one team to call, you can take your business anywhere you want it to go. There are no limits to your growth, and we’ll partner with you every step of the way. Your greatness is our goal. LPL Financial is a leader in the retail financial advice market and the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer*. We serve independent financial advisors and financial institutions, providing them with the technology, research, clearing and compliance services, and practice management programs they need to create and grow thriving practices. LPL enables them to provide objective guidance to millions of American families seeking wealth management, retirement planning, financial planning and asset management solutions. LPL.com Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial. A registered investment advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC.
