AVP Engineering Security Operations Manager

LPL Financial

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TXFort MillCharlotte, NCSan Diego, CATempe, AZ
Salary
$129,986–$216,609 / yr
Posted
45 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $173k
$119k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$209,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $173k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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About LPL Financial

LPL Financial is the largest independent broker-dealer in the United States, providing brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and financial institutions. Industry: Financial Services & Wealth Management

LPL Financial currently has 59 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,959–$234,882 across 54 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AVP Engineering Security Operations Manager

The AVP, Engineering Security Operations Manager leads a team responsible for the operational effectiveness and innovation of security engineering controls across the organization. This leader manages the day-to-day operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure including SIEM, EDR, DLP, vulnerability management tools, identity and access management systems, and network security appliances. The role involves developing playbooks for incident response, driving automation to increase efficiency, and collaborating with architecture teams to integrate security into new system designs. Key technical requirements include experience with platforms like Splunk, CrowdStrike, or Qualys, along with proficiency in Python and PowerShell scripting. Candidates must navigate cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP while ensuring compliance with financial regulatory frameworks like FINRA and SEC. The position focuses on solving complex security infrastructure challenges within the financial services industry.

What you'll do

  • Manage a team of security engineers responsible for daily operations and maintenance of security technologies.
  • Oversee the implementation, configuration, and optimization of tools like SIEM, EDR, DLP, and identity management systems.
  • Develop and implement operational playbooks and procedures for incident response, threat hunting, and tool management.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives through automation to increase the efficiency of security operations processes.
  • Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to integrate security requirements into new system designs.
  • Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new security technologies and services for potential risks and benefits.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers to foster professional development.
  • Report key security operational metrics and performance indicators to senior leadership.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in information security is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a security operations or engineering leadership role is required.
  • 2+ years of experience managing and optimizing SIEM platforms like Splunk, Exabeam, or Sentinel is required.
  • 2+ years of experience with EDR solutions such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is required.
  • 2+ years of experience with vulnerability management platforms like Qualys, Tenable, or Rapid7 is required.
  • Candidates should have a solid understanding of scripting and automation languages such as Python or PowerShell.
  • Familiarity with cloud security concepts and platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP is required.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred.

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