AVP Engineer, Cloud Security

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LPL’s Security Architecture Engineering organization is looking for a talented professional to join a high‑performing team that is charged with leading our Cloud Security program. The AVP Engineer of Cloud Security will be responsible for the operations and sustainment of comprehensive cloud security strategies, overseeing the protection and configuration of cloud‑based systems and data across the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

This is an individual contributor position that is responsible for operationalization and ongoing maintenance, including changes to our cloud security capabilities & requirements to address current and future threats.

• Perform control/capability gap analysis across both cloud security and app delivery technologies
• Automate 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
• Influence business objectives and outcomes to ensure Info Sec requirements are met as part of project delivery
• Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations and standards related to cloud security
• Develop and maintain custom tools and scripts for information security requirements
• Develop security solutions to secure cloud infrastructure
• Communicate cloud security objectives and progress to executive management and stakeholders
• Proactively stay updated with the latest cloud security developments and threats
• Work within a Dev Sec Ops  security model so that security is automated and elastic across all cloud platforms

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.

• 2+ years experience with Cloud Security Posture Management platforms in Wiz Platform
• 2+ years experience in multi‑cloud environments
• 2+ years of experience with task automation leveraging languages such as Power Shell, Python, or Go
• 2+ years of experience designing secure container architectures like Kubernetes, EKS, and ECS
• 1+ year of experience integrating security controls into Dev Sec Ops  workflows

• 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

$122,557-$204,262 per 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. LPL Total Rewards includes benefits such as 401(k) matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

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