Senior Network Engineer

Job Overview

LPL Financial is seeking a Senior Network Engineer responsible for the design, engineering, implementation, and operational support of LAN, WAN, and branch office networking environments within a hybrid data center and cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on delivering highly available, secure, and scalable network solutions that support LPL's business objectives, advisor experiences, and client needs.

• Design, implement, maintain, and support network infrastructure across branch offices, data centers, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Engineer and administer LAN and WAN technologies, including MPLS, Dedicated Internet Access, and SD‑WAN solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement improvements to enhance stability, performance, and security.
• Partner with internal technology teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers to deliver networking initiatives and support operational requirements.
• Develop and implement network solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and industry best practices.
• Perform network performance monitoring, capacity planning, compliance assessments, optimization, and reporting.
• Support branch office deployments, infrastructure modernization efforts, and technology transformation initiatives.

• 5+ years of network engineering experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco routing, switching, and wireless networking solutions.
• Experience leading or supporting branch office network deployments across small, mid‑size, and large‑scale environments.
• Experience implementing network security controls and utilizing network monitoring and logging platforms such as Solar Winds, LiveNX, ELK, or similar solutions.
• Experience performing network performance analysis, optimization, compliance reviews, capacity planning, and operational reporting.
• Ability to travel as needed, up to approximately 35%, based on business requirements.

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience designing, architecting, planning, and implementing routing, switching, and data center networking solutions in multi‑vendor environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive projects to successful completion.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, 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, and Fortinet technologies.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and standards including VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol, OSPF, BGP, DNS, and 802.1X authentication.

$41.10–$68.53 per hour (actual base salary varies based on relevant skill, prior experience, education, internal peers, performance, and geographic location).

• 401(k) matching
• Health benefits
• Employee stock options
• Paid time off
• Volunteer time off

Principals only. EOE.