Principal Application Security Architect

LPL Financial

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Diego · Fort Mill, SC · Charlotte, NC · New York, NY · Austin, TX · Tempe, AZ
Salary: $168,817–$281,293 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k

This role $225k

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This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $149,875–$219,806 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $225k versus about $185k 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 26 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $134,363–$223,973 across 26 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Application Security Architect

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The Principal Security Architect at LPL's Information Security team will work closely with Development, Operations, and Enterprise Architecture teams to secure API projects across cloud and on-prem environments. This role involves designing robust access control mechanisms for APIs, developing security standards aligned with industry best practices, and leading the innovation of advanced security architectures that protect against evolving threats while enabling business growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity frameworks, network security, cloud security, identity management, and encryption, as well as proficiency in implementing zero-trust architectures and secure DevOps practices. They should be adept at threat modeling, risk assessment, and vulnerability management, with a solid understanding of AWS services and tools like Terraform and Ansible. Additionally, expertise in securing machine learning models and AI pipelines is highly valued, particularly within the financial services sector.

Skills

AWS Terraform Python OAuth JWT API Gateway ISO27000 OWASP CSA CCM CIS 20 NIST SIEM CloudFormation Pulumi Ansible AI/ML security OpenID Connect Deep learning frameworks CI/CD

What you'll do

Implement robust access control mechanisms for APIs using OAuth and JWT.
Develop reusable security design patterns to address common cybersecurity challenges.
Craft clear, actionable security standards aligned with industry best practices.
Lead the design of advanced security architectures to protect against evolving threats.
Conduct thorough threat analysis to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
Implement a risk management framework balancing security investments with business needs.
Secure machine learning models against adversarial attacks and ensure data privacy.

What we're looking for

8+ years of experience with information security controls and standards.
Expertise in designing secure API gateways, microservices architectures, and cloud security.
Proficiency in implementing zero-trust architectures and secure DevOps practices.
In-depth knowledge of AWS core services and security-related tools.
Ability to develop reusable security design patterns addressing common challenges.
Conduct thorough threat analysis and manage risk with proactive mitigation strategies.
Experience securing machine learning models and AI pipelines in financial services.

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