LPL Financial
VP, Cloud Operations
LPL Financial, Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States, 29715
Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working on meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!
Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!
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, 800 institution-based investment programs, and 450 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. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Job Overview:
The VP, Cloud Operations will be reporting to the SVP of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Operations. This position will lead and oversee our Compute/Cloud Managed Services Provider. In this role, you will be responsible for all operational cloud and on-prem compute, infrastructure, storage/backup, database, ETL processing, and network support. You will be a visible leader and expected to communicate and collaborate effectively with other IT and business stakeholders internally and externally. To succeed in this role, we seek someone with in-depth experience overseeing a Managed Service Provider, building and leading teams, a strong customer-centric mindset, high technical knowledge, and excellent problem-solving skills.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and at least five years of relevant experience in IT and cloud-related roles. Additionally, you must have strong expertise in cloud computing architectures, technologies, and processes and experience with public cloud providers such as AWS or Azure.
Primary Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for overseeing 24x7x365 hybrid cloud operations ensuring high availability.Design Cloud operations service delivery approach and recommend tools.You will also be involved in developing and executing our cloud strategy and driving innovation and efficiency.Support in the execution of datacenter and cloud projects, ensuring alignment with operations support objectives and best practices.Participate as an active member in all cross-functional Cloud Architecture and Engineering team events.Monitor and optimize the performance and availability of on-prem and cloud infrastructure.Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, escalating when necessary.Manage and optimize the cost and utilization of our datacenter and cloud resources, using tools such as Azure Cost Management, CloudHealth, and other tools.Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to improve datacenter and cloud capabilities and efficiency.Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and interoperability of our datacenter and cloud services.Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements, implementing appropriate controls and safeguards.Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and procedures for our datacenter and cloud operations.Deep understanding of SRE principles and practices and ability to innovate and adapt the service to meet and advance company cloud strategy.Create a healthy, diverse, and inclusive team culture consistent with our values.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing datacenter and cloud management.3+ years of managing and building a cloud support organization.Strong knowledge of Azure/AWS cloud services, network/routing, shared storage concepts, and security best practices.Solid grasp of cloud architectures, standards, and security best practices.Understanding of ITIL service management, including Incident, Problem, Change, Knowledge, Asset, Configuration, and performance metrics.
Preferences:
Experience with financial planning for projects and managing a budget.Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.Experience working with remote (US) and offshore teams.Strategic thinking/problem-solving skills & excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Pay Range:
$134,280-$201,420/yearActual 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!
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. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.
Want to hear from our employees on what it’s like to work at LPL? Watch this!
We take social responsibility seriously. Learn more here.
Want to see info on our benefits? Learn more here.
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, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!
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, 800 institution-based investment programs, and 450 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. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Job Overview:
The VP, Cloud Operations will be reporting to the SVP of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Operations. This position will lead and oversee our Compute/Cloud Managed Services Provider. In this role, you will be responsible for all operational cloud and on-prem compute, infrastructure, storage/backup, database, ETL processing, and network support. You will be a visible leader and expected to communicate and collaborate effectively with other IT and business stakeholders internally and externally. To succeed in this role, we seek someone with in-depth experience overseeing a Managed Service Provider, building and leading teams, a strong customer-centric mindset, high technical knowledge, and excellent problem-solving skills.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and at least five years of relevant experience in IT and cloud-related roles. Additionally, you must have strong expertise in cloud computing architectures, technologies, and processes and experience with public cloud providers such as AWS or Azure.
Primary Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for overseeing 24x7x365 hybrid cloud operations ensuring high availability.Design Cloud operations service delivery approach and recommend tools.You will also be involved in developing and executing our cloud strategy and driving innovation and efficiency.Support in the execution of datacenter and cloud projects, ensuring alignment with operations support objectives and best practices.Participate as an active member in all cross-functional Cloud Architecture and Engineering team events.Monitor and optimize the performance and availability of on-prem and cloud infrastructure.Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, escalating when necessary.Manage and optimize the cost and utilization of our datacenter and cloud resources, using tools such as Azure Cost Management, CloudHealth, and other tools.Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to improve datacenter and cloud capabilities and efficiency.Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and interoperability of our datacenter and cloud services.Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements, implementing appropriate controls and safeguards.Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and procedures for our datacenter and cloud operations.Deep understanding of SRE principles and practices and ability to innovate and adapt the service to meet and advance company cloud strategy.Create a healthy, diverse, and inclusive team culture consistent with our values.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing datacenter and cloud management.3+ years of managing and building a cloud support organization.Strong knowledge of Azure/AWS cloud services, network/routing, shared storage concepts, and security best practices.Solid grasp of cloud architectures, standards, and security best practices.Understanding of ITIL service management, including Incident, Problem, Change, Knowledge, Asset, Configuration, and performance metrics.
Preferences:
Experience with financial planning for projects and managing a budget.Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.Experience working with remote (US) and offshore teams.Strategic thinking/problem-solving skills & excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Pay Range:
$134,280-$201,420/yearActual 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!
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. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.
Want to hear from our employees on what it’s like to work at LPL? Watch this!
We take social responsibility seriously. Learn more here.
Want to see info on our benefits? Learn more here.
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, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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