VP, Data Center Network Engineering Manager

• Lead and develop a high-performing Data Center Network Engineering Team
• Drive hiring, mentoring, and succession planning
• Manage budgets, vendors, and resource planning
• Define and execute long-term network and data center strategy
• Lead architecture discussions across data center SDN fabrics, routing, segmentation, and hybrid cloud
• Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code adoption
• Lead large-scale data center migration programs
• Own DR testing, failover readiness, and decommissioning efforts
• Ensure high availability, resilience, and security
• Oversee lifecycle management including upgrades and EOL remediation
• Own enterprise network architecture including data center SDN fabrics, routing, and segmentation
• Drive continuous availability, performance, and observability uplift
• Partner across infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams
• Bridge gaps and drive collaboration between teams

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.

• 10+ years network engineering experience
• 5+ years leadership experience

Core Competencies:

• Expertise in Cisco NDO & ACI, Nexus, Catalyst
• Strong routing knowledge (BGP, OSPF)
• Proven leadership in large transformation programs

Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree

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!

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(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 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. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com. 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.