AVP, Data Security Engineer

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what's possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview:

LPL Financial's Security Architecture & Engineering team is seeking a skilled and motivated Data Security Engineer to join a high-performing group dedicated to advancing our Data Protection Program. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, implementing, and maintaining data security solutions that safeguard the organization's most sensitive information.

We are looking for a methodical thinker with hands-on experience in data security, risk management, compliance, and technology best practices. You will collaborate closely with IT teams and business stakeholders to identify potential risks, close security gaps, and implement forward-thinking solutions that align with industry standards.

This is more than just a technical role, it is an opportunity to shape the future of data security at LPL. Your creativity, critical thinking skills, and ability to think like an attacker will be key to strengthening our enterprise-wide data integrity and protection efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data security protocols to protect sensitive information across the organization.
• Design security strategies and solutions tailored to evolving threats and be able to present the same matching business needs at both executive and engineering levels.
• Fostering a partnered and service minded approach, collaborating with internal stakeholders to align data protection efforts with business objectives
• Analyze data protection risks across data-at-rest, data-in-use and data-in-transit layers, design sustainable mitigation strategies.
• Lead engineering, automation, and support for LPL's enterprise file scanning platform.
• Evaluate and implement security controls for structured (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake, Aurora databases/data warehouses) and unstructured cloud storage solutions (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob) and SMB/NAS/SAN storage solutions on-premises.
• Apply deep expertise in cloud-native data security, including access controls, configurations, and audit logging.
• Ensure compliance with data security standards, regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses; recommend and implement remediation plans.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively with both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Enforce data governance policies and ensure proper handling of sensitive data in line with legal and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and maintain data integrity and accuracy across reporting and analytics platforms.

What are we looking for?

A strong foundation in data security, architecture, and engineering. A proactive mindset for identifying and mitigating security risks. The ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business teams. A passion for innovation and continuous improvement in cybersecurity. Strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class customer experience. A team player who thrives in a demanding environment, customer-focused, encourages creativity and continuous improvement. If you are an experienced professional with a broad technical skill set and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• 3+ years' experience with Enterprise data tokenization tools like (OpenText, Thales, Protegrity)
• 2+ years of experience Data Security Posture Management/data classification products and tools like (BigID, Wiz, Varonis)
• 3+ years' experience with Scripting and Automation tools like (Terraform, Curl, Python, PowerShell)
• 7+ years of experience in data security, risk management, or a related field with knowledge in Zero trust principles and other data security regulations
• 10+ years' experience collaborating with technical team members, business analysts, and project/program managers to ensure a quality solution is delivered.

Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with other technology tools including Microsoft Office products, Visio/lucid, Jira, Confluence, Service Now and SharePoint
• Experience with one or more Enterprise products & tools such as OPSWAT, VirusTotal, CrowdStrike for malware/virus detection and remediation, SIEM tools such as Splunk, ELK, and health monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, SolarWinds
• Working knowledge and understanding of TLS Certificates and Certificate Management products and tools like (Venafi, DigiCert, Microsoft CA)
• Outstanding documentation and presentation skills, combined with knowledge and ability with creating data flow diagrams and solutions architecture.

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Pay Range:
$118,988-$198,313/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) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.

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.

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Information on Interviews:

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