AVP, Security Engineering

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:

We are currently looking to hire an AVP Security Engineer within the Security Architecture Engineering team, which is a part of LPL’s Technology Information Security organization. This individual will support security-related platforms and technologies with a focus on Microsoft M365 and automation, interfacing with others within the IT organization, as well as other internal business units and partners. The AVP Security Engineer will create and maintain functional and technical design specifications and solutions to satisfy security project requirements. Identify and implement appropriate testing strategies. Execute all steps required to deploy/implement/manage application security solutions.

The AVP, Security Engineering reports to the VP of Security Architecture Engineering and is an involved member of the Engineering team.

Responsibilities:

• Review, understand, promote, and manage core products within the Microsoft 365 suite

• Provide technical support for Microsoft products, including Office applications, and other related software.

• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues.

• Manage enterprise email gateway configurations

• Leverage automation and orchestration solutions to automate repetitive tasks.

• Seek opportunities to drive efficiencies.

• Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of a next-generation Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) suite to enhance security coverage.

• Stay current with the latest Endpoint Detection and Response EDR features, industry trends, and best practices.

• Leverage knowledge in multiple security disciplines, such as Windows, Unix, Linux, data loss prevention (DLP), endpoint controls, Identity and data protection, to offer global solutions for a complex heterogeneous environment.

• Provide endpoint metrics to stakeholders and spearhead risk prioritization and remediation initiatives

• Create, update, and maintain platform documentation and process improvements.

• Foster customer relationships and develop strategic partnerships

• Crosstrain on other Security platforms such as Identity Protection, Email Gateway, and Phish solutions to provide additional support.

• Provide SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle) documentation regarding product platforms supported

• Provide recommendations to enhance the organization’s cybersecurity posture

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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’ experience with the Microsoft platform (Email, Purview, Endpoint)

• 3+ years’ experience managing email gateways like Mimecast, Proofpoint, and Microsoft

• 5+ years of direct experience in an IT-related field providing support and systems engineering.

• 5+ years’ experience with scripting tools (Curl, Python, Glue, PowerShell) and automation

• 4+ years’ experience collaborating with technical team members, business analysts, and project/program managers to ensure a quality solution is delivered.

Core Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communications skills; must be able to effectively communicate technical details and thoughts in non-technical/general terminology to various levels of the organization.

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

• Experience with software including Jira, Confluence, Service Now, and Microsoft O365.

• Working knowledge and understanding of SharePoint, relational databases, and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, MS Reporting Services and Excel.

• Outstanding skill in documenting and diagramming solutions and infrastructure
   

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Pay Range:

$118,988-$198,313/year

 

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of in