Senior Network Engineer

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview:

LPL Financial is seeking a Senior Network Engineer responsible for the design, engineering, and operations of wired/wireless Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN) and branch offices in a Hybrid Data Center/Cloud environment. This role focuses on delivering scalable, resilient, and secure networking solutions for LPL, our advisors, and their clients.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support network technology at branch sites and data centers.

• Manage LAN/WAN design, deployments, and administration of MPLS, DIA, and SD-WAN technologies.

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

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors/partners.

• Develop solutions aligned with Hybrid Data Center/Cloud architecture and industry standards.

What Are We Looking For?

We want strong collaborators who thrive in fast-paced environments, deliver exceptional client experiences, and embrace creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of network engineering experience, including design/configuration/troubleshooting of Cisco switches, routers, and wireless connectivity.

• Experience in onsite branch office deployments for mid-sized to large organizations.

• Knowledge of network security hardening and controls, as well as experience using network monitoring/logging tools (e.g., SolarWinds, LiveNX, ELK).

• Ability to perform periodic network performance and compliance analysis, optimization, reporting, and long-term planning.

Core Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technologies in business terms.

• Experience designing, architecting, and implementing routing, switching, and data center solutions in multi-vendor environments.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

• CCNA/CCNP certifications a plus.

• Corporate & Guest Wireless experience.

• Experience with Cisco SDA or Meraki.

• Solid knowledge of protocols and standards (VLANs, Spanning-Tree, OSPF, BGP, DNS, 802.1x).

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Pay Range:

$41.11-$68.52/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.

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