AVP Tech, Authentication

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in 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!

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. 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. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

LPL’s Identity & Access Management Engineering organization is looking for talented professionals to join a high-performing team that is charged with supporting and enhancing our Authentication and Authorization Solutions Engineering team. As an AVP Tech, Authentication, this position will be a primary technical resource tasked with engineering and maintaining our Identity and Access Management platform with ForgeRock product suite.

Responsibilities:

• Help shape the future direction and use of the applications as they are currently deployed at the LPL

• Provide thought leadership, professional support, and valued contributions to a range of production support, development, and project activities

• Responsible for working with the vendor partners or internal teams to design and deliver IAM solutions

• Collaborate with the security architects to help create/maintain the IAM roadmap at the LPL

• Work with the teams to ensure standards are being followed for current and future IAM implementations

• Work with Product owner and stakeholders to provide solutions or address any gaps in the current implementation

• Responsible for installing, configuring, customizing, and maintaining the Identity and Access Management products

• Responsible for the overall performance and stability of the applications built using the Identity and Access Management products

• Responsible for mentoring and providing guidance to the other team members

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:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Identity & Access Management.

• Minimum 5 years of using ForgeRock products mandatory.

• Minimum 5 years of experience of using ForgeRock AM, IDM, DS and CTS in on-premise setup and development.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in ForgeRock Identity Cloud configuration and development.

• Minimum 10 years of experience of single sign of configuration using SAML and oAuth.

Core Competencies:

• Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate actions.

• Organizational skills that enable one to work on several tasks simultaneously, providing management with appropriate insight into the workload and priorities.

• Original and innovative thinking that produces new ideas and creates innovative solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvement initiatives.

Preferences:

• Expert in development of authentication journey, self-service etc.

• Clear understanding and working knowledge of Open ID Connect and oAuth 2.

• Working knowledge of DevOps (Octopus, GitHub) is a plus

Pay Range:

$119,000.00 - $198,300.00

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 – 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.

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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.