AVP Tech, Edge Security Engineer

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.$122K — $204K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in enterprise edge infrastructure and security controls using CDN platforms like Cloudflare or Akamai
  • 4+ years with enterprise monitoring platforms such as Splunk or Datadog
  • 3+ years in global load balancing solutions such as NS1 or AWS Route 53
  • 2+ years managing enterprise DNS solutions like Infoblox
  • 2+ years building infrastructure automation with Terraform or Python
  • 4+ years collaborating with development teams on infrastructure solutions

Responsibilities

  • Architect, build, and support secure edge infrastructure
  • Partner with Enterprise and Security Architecture teams for standards alignment
  • Perform edge threat hunting and mitigation continuously
  • Define and implement automation standards for edge security
  • Enhance availability, security, and observability in edge environments
  • Conduct research and POCs for emerging technologies
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver secure solutions
  • Participate in on-call rotation for incident support

Benefits

  • 401K matching
  • Health benefits
  • Employee stock options
  • Paid time off
  • Volunteer time off
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

We are seeking a full-time AVP, Edge Security Engineer to join the Network & Security Engineering team within LPL's Technology Platform Automation & Cloud Engineering organization. This role is responsible for architecting, building, and supporting enterprise-level edge infrastructure and security controls. You will also develop and maintain technical designs, documentation, and architecture artifacts aligned with security and infrastructure standards.

The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of security and operations experience in a fast-paced, 24/7 enterprise environment, along with the ability to independently drive projects. This role collaborates across engineering teams, business units, and partners to deliver scalable, secure solutions that protect LPL's edge.

This role reports to the VP II of Network & Security Engineering and plays a key role in shaping LPL's edge security strategy and roadmap.

Please note: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

  • Architect, build, and support highly available, secure, and scalable edge infrastructure
  • Partner with Enterprise and Security Architecture teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise security standards
  • Perform continuous edge threat hunting and mitigation
  • Define and implement edge security infrastructure standards to drive automation, scale, and consistency
  • Improve availability, security, and observability while closing control gaps across edge environments
  • Conduct research and proof-of-concepts (POCs) to evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-driven solutions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams and business stakeholders to deliver secure, customer-focused solutions
  • Participate in an on-call rotation supporting availability, security, and performance incidents


What are we looking for?

We're looking for collaborative, client-focused professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver a world-class, customer-first experience. The ideal candidate is a strong problem-solver who drives innovation through continuous improvement and effective execution.

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and supporting enterprise edge infrastructure and security controls using CDN platforms such as Cloudflare, Fastly, Akamai, etc
  • 4+ years' hands-on experience with enterprise monitoring platforms (e.g., Splunk, Dynatrace, Datadog, Grafana)
  • 3+ years' hands-on experience with global load balancing (GLB) solutions (e.g., NS1, AWS Route 53, UltraDNS, Cloudflare Load Balancing)
  • 2+ years' hands-on experience managing enterprise DNS solutions (e.g., Infoblox, BIND)
  • 2+ years' experience building infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, or Go
  • 4+ years' experience collaborating with development teams and project/program managers to architect and deliver infrastructure solutions


Preferences:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining secure web proxy solutions (e.g., Netskope, Zscaler)
  • Experience managing cloud-delivered security services (e.g., Cisco Umbrella)
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions (e.g., ExtraHop, Vectra, Corelight, Darktrace)
  • Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP Security, PCNSE, NSE)
  • Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Microsoft 365
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
  • Hands-on experience building and supporting enterprise load balancing platforms (e.g., F5 LTM, Citrix NetScaler, Avi/NSX ALB)


Please note: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

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Pay Range:
$122,570.00 - $204,249.00
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!

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