Sr. Systems Engineer

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Job Overview:

Seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for LPL’s Infrastructure Solutions Engineering organization.  This Engineer will possess technical expertise and engineering skills which allows him/her to grow into a leading subject matter expert for both Investor and Advisor themed technology as well as enabling Cloud based solutions.  This individual must be able to work in a fast paced, start up like environment, assist to identify requirements and facilitate implementation, while following appropriate change control and release processes.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the implementation of current and future LPL products that require knowledge of the technologies and capabilities of the platform.

• Collaborate with Automation team and assist with streamline Solution Orchestration and Configuration

• Collaborate with Project Managers around project tasks

• Assists with coordinating changes across multiple systems

• Contributes to policies, procedures, and standards

• Performs capacity workload modeling and availability analysis for a variety of platforms and environments.

• Recommends changes/enhancements for improved systems availability, reliability, and performance.

• Participates in the creation and maintenance of metrics around the system and institutes a process for continuous improvement.

• Develop and maintain engineering process documentation standards / templates.

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:

• 8+ years of relevant systems engineering experience

• 5-7 years’ experience managing Linux/RedHat Environments

• 2-5 years’ experience with Azure Cloud Environments

• 5-7 years’ experience managing VMWare Environments

• 3-5 years’ experience with Ansible and Terraform scripting

• 3-5 years’ experience with Configuration Management (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)

• 3-5 years’ experience Understanding of System/Service Monitoring

• 2+ years working with Version Control Tools

Core Competencies:

• Able to work on efforts independently and progress in a proactive fashion

• Understanding of Network protocols

• Understanding of Firewall Rule Management

• Understanding of Network Security Best Practices

• Understanding of SSL Certificate Requests, Installation and PKI Management

Preferences:

• 3-5 years’ experience managing Public Cloud Infrastructure Azure

• 3-5 Experience Managing Shared, Multi-Tenant Services

• Bachelor’s degree or technical institute degree/certificate

• Certifications are a plus (Microsoft, Redhat, Cisco, CompTIA, etc.)

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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.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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