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LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, supporting more than 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor.
Job Overview:
LPL’s Security Architecture Engineering organization is looking for a talented professional to join a high-performing organization that is charged with leading our Cloud Security program. The Vice President of Cloud Security will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of comprehensive cloud security strategies. This executive will oversee the protection of cloud-based systems and data across the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practice.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of cloud security professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, training, and support.
- Perform control/capability gap analysis across both cloud security and app delivery technologies.
- Create remediation and validation strategies.
- Evaluate and deploy new technologies as needed to mitigate risk and fill security gaps.
- Develop and enforce cloud security policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive data.
- Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security controls into cloud services and infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations and standards related to cloud security.
- Develop and maintain custom tools and scripts for information security requirements.
- Participate in budget planning, forecasting, and reporting.
- Develop security solutions to secure cloud infrastructure.
- Communicate cloud security objectives and progress to executive management and stakeholders.
- Proactive approach to staying updated with the latest cloud security developments and threats.
- Work within a DevSecOps security model so that security is automated and elastic across all cloud platforms.
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:
- 7+ years’ experience in securing private and public cloud environments.
- 5+ years of experience with task automation leveraging languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Go.
- 5+ years of experience integrating security controls into DevSecOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
- 5+ years of experience designing secure container architectures leveraging Kubernetes, EKS, and ECS.
- 5+ years’ experience with management of cloud security controls including CIEM, CSPM, DSPM, IaC code security.
Preferences:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Professional security management certification, such as CCSP, AWS Certified Solution Architect, or equivalent.
- Advanced knowledge of web app and API security related technologies and their functions.
- Ability to design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud-based systems.
- Demonstrated experience hardening complex cloud and hybrid environments.
Pay Range: $140,800.00 - $234,600.00. 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.
Why LPL?
At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.
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.
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