Sr. Exchange Engineer

Job ID R-027561 Date posted 01/09/2023

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 18,000 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. 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:

The Sr. Exchange and Collaboration Engineer’s role is to participate in the overall management of the company’s Messaging and Collaboration infrastructure.  This position is a seasoned member of the overall Digital Office team and will support our on-premises Exchange, Exchange Online, MS Teams Online and Microsoft 365 core services. To support this requirement, the role requires strong, hands-on experience implementing, and supporting the relevant messaging, collaboration, and core M365 technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in engineering reviews and initiatives for the Messaging and Collaboration environments, including:
• On premise Exchange 2016
• Exchange Online
• On premise Skype/Lync
• Teams Online
• Migration from on premise to online platforms
• Provide Tier 3 support for issues related to the messaging and collaborations platforms
• Review, recommend, schedule, and assist with deployment of software patches and upgrades for on-premises systems
• Perform BAU activities within the environment as necessary including:
• Environment reconfiguration
• Message archiving/retrieval/deletion
• Mailbox maintenance and access management
• Assist in creating automation workflows for common/standard requests and integrating with ServiceNow
• Provide Critical Incident support and participate in on-call rotation

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:

• 5+ years of experience in Enterprise level Microsoft Exchange environments (5000+ mailboxes)
• 5+ years of experience creating and modifying PowerShell scripts for AD, AAD, Microsoft Exchange 2016, Exchange Online, and MS Teams
• Degree in a related field or equivalent IT work experience (10+ years)

Preferences:

• Relevant, current technical certifications encouraged
• Strong working knowledge of patch management and change control practices
• Thorough technical knowledge of current messaging and collaboration systems, software, protocols, and standards
• Hands-on experience working in complex infrastructure environments in a highly regulated industry

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Pay Range:

$41.48-$62.22/hour

The salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skill, experience, and work location.

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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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 (800) 877-7210.