SVP, Security Engineering & Architecture

LPL is currently hiring a Senior Vice President (SVP), Security Engineering & Architecture. The SVP is a key leadership role responsible for defining, developing, and executing the company's global security architecture and engineering strategy. This individual will lead a high-performing team of security engineers and architects to design, implement, operate, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise-wide security solutions.

A critical responsibility of this role is the maintenance and operationalization of all security tools, ensuring that security technologies are not only implemented effectively but also function optimally in day-to-day operations. The SVP will work closely with security operations, IT, and engineering teams to ensure continuous availability, configuration tuning, performance optimization, and lifecycle management of security solutions.

This role requires a deep technical understanding of security infrastructure, cloud security, and automation, as well as strong leadership capabilities to drive security innovation at scale.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Security Architecture

• Develop and drive the overall security engineering and architecture strategy, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Define and maintain a security reference architecture and technology roadmap that enables secure digital transformation.
• Provide technical leadership on security best practices, secure design patterns, and emerging security technologies.
• Ensure security is integrated into enterprise architecture, cloud environments, and application development lifecycle (DevSecOps).

Security Engineering, Tool Maintenance & Operationalization

• Maintenance & Optimization: Ensure that all security tools are properly configured, regularly updated, and running at peak performance.
• Operationalization: Develop and enforce standard operating procedures for security tool deployment, use, and management to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Automation & Integration: Lead initiatives to automate security tool management, integrating security solutions into workflows and CI/CD pipelines for real-time protection.
• Incident Readiness: Work closely with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Incident Response teams to ensure that security tools provide real-time threat detection and response capabilities.
• Lifecycle Management: Ensure all security technologies are continuously evaluated for relevance, upgraded when needed, and replaced when obsolete.
• Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with security technology vendors, ensuring service-level agreements (SLAs) are met and tools align with business needs.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of security engineers, architects, and technical leaders.
• Act as a trusted security advisor to Technology leadership and business leaders.
• Drive a culture of security awareness and secure-by-design principles across the organization.
• Represent the company in industry security forums and partnerships.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 10+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in security architecture, cloud security, and security engineering at an enterprise level.
• Strong knowledge of modern security technologies, such SIEM, EDR, XDR, firewalls, IAM, encryption, and zero trust architecture.
• Experience with cloud security tools and best practices in hybrid cloud environments.
• Deep understanding of DevSecOps, secure coding, and software security principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM preferred.

Pay Range:
$206,475-$344,125/year
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!

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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