AVP - Senior Network Engineer (SD-WAN)

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

Job Overview:

LPL is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (SD-WAN) and this individual will be responsible for the design, engineering, and operations of our LAN/WAN and hybrid Data Center (cloud and on prem) environments. The position directly relates to providing scalable, resilient, and secure networking solutions for LPL, our Advisors, and their clients.

Responsibilities:

• Engineer and architect Data Center, Cloud, and LAN/WAN networking solutions.

• Configuration and deployment of both on premise and cloud-based networking technologies.

• Responsible for the network domain as part of our DR strategy.

• Wide area network design, deployments, and administration of MPLS, DIA, and SDWAN.

• Collaborate effectively with various Teams within the organization.

• Troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues and develop continuous improvement.

• Participate in an on-call schedule rotation.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Core Network Engineering and Architecture experience in a Cisco-centric environment

• Advanced knowledge and experience with Cisco SD-WAN including design and implementation

• Strong experience in routing & switches and WAN migrations

• Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, and network segmentation

• Expert knowledge of dynamic Routing Protocols such as OSPF and BGP

Core Competencies:

• Proven ability to meet designated deadlines and ability to manage multiple projects.

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

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

Preferences:

• Prefer a current Cisco Certified Design Professional and/or Cisco Certified Network Professional Certification but not required.

• Experience using network monitoring and logging tools such as SolarWinds, LiveNX, and Thousand Eyes to perform periodic network performance and compliance analysis.

• Meraki SD-WAN experience a plus.

• Cloud Networking (i.e. AWS, Azure) experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

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Pay Range:

$100,575-$167,625/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.