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At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly our, employees.
If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today.
Job Overview:
LPL Financial Corp is seeking an experienced and strategic VP, Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of our robust and scalable technology infrastructure. This senior leadership role will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our critical systems, supporting business growth and innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of infrastructure engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive infrastructure strategy aligned with LPL Financial's business objectives, focusing on scalability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure the security and integrity of all infrastructure components through the implementation of best practices, robust monitoring, and proactive threat mitigation.
- Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance infrastructure performance, automation, and operational efficiency.
- Manage vendor relationships and technology procurements to ensure optimal value and service delivery.
- Develop and manage infrastructure budgets, forecasting future needs and optimizing resource allocation.
- Establish and enforce infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and security, to ensure seamless integration and support of business applications.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the infrastructure engineering team.
- Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing for infrastructure services.
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:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
- 5+ years of designing, implementing, and managing large-scale, complex enterprise-level infrastructure environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Core Competencies:
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and hybrid cloud strategies.
- Deep understanding of networking principles, protocols, and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls).
- Strong knowledge of storage solutions, databases, and data management best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferences:
- Demonstrated experience with infrastructure automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Python, PowerShell).
- In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
- Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
- Master's degree preferred.
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Pay Range:
$128,750.00 - $214,549.00Actual 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
- 10+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure engineering
- At least 5 years of leadership or management experience
- 5+ years designing, implementing, and managing large-scale, complex enterprise infrastructure environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Extensive experience with AWS and hybrid cloud strategies
- Deep understanding of networking principles, protocols, and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and firewalls
- Strong knowledge of storage solutions, databases, and data management best practices
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools and scripting languages such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, or PowerShell
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and vulnerability management
- Experience in the financial services industry
- Master's degree
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.
