GENERATE INTERESTJoin a team that is helping transform the way financial advisors and their clients connect through innovative technology solutions. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting the networking infrastructure that powers LPL Financial's branch offices, data centers, and hybrid cloud environments. This is an opportunity to work with modern networking technologies, collaborate with talented technology professionals, and contribute to scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that support business growth and exceptional client experiences. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
JOB OVERVIEW
LPL Financial is seeking a Senior Network Engineer responsible for the engineering, deployment, and operational support of Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and branch office networking environments within a hybrid data center and cloud infrastructure. This role is focused on delivering scalable, resilient, and secure networking solutions that support LPL Financial, its advisors, and their clients while maintaining alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Configure, deploy, maintain, and support network infrastructure across branch offices, data centers, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Implement and administer LAN/WAN technologies, including MPLS, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), and SD-WAN solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve network reliability and performance.
- Collaborate with internal technology teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers to support network initiatives and operational requirements.
- Design and implement networking solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, security requirements, and industry best practices.
- Perform network performance monitoring, capacity planning, optimization, and compliance assessments.
- Support branch office deployments and infrastructure upgrades while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
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
- 3+ years of network engineering experience supporting Cisco switching, routing, and wireless networking technologies.
- Experience deploying and supporting networking infrastructure for branch office environments across small, mid-sized, or large-scale organizations.
- Experience implementing network security controls and utilizing network monitoring and logging tools such as SolarWinds, LiveNX, ELK, or comparable platforms.
- Experience performing network performance analysis, optimization, reporting, and long-term capacity planning.
- Ability to travel as needed, up to approximately 35%, based on business requirements.
CORE COMPETENCIES- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Expertise in planning, configuring, and implementing Cisco LAN/WAN networking solutions.
- Strong problem-solving, project management, and multitasking capabilities with the ability to meet established deadlines.
PREFERENCES- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP.
- Experience with Cisco Wireless, Cisco SD-WAN, Software-Defined Access (SDA), or Meraki platforms.
- Knowledge of networking protocols and standards including VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), OSPF, BGP, DNS, and 802.1X.
Pay Range: $41.10-$68.53/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!
