Infrastructure Engineer Lead

Network Infrastructure Lead

Lifespace Communities is seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Lead to guide and execute the organization's enterprise network strategy. This role ensures secure, reliable connectivity across all Lifespace communities and serves as the senior escalation point for major incidents, outages, and infrastructure challenges. If you're a hands-on network expert ready to lead high-impact initiatives, this is your space to make a difference.

What you'll do:

• Lead design and optimization of LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, SD-WAN, voice, and cloud connectivity
• Oversee Meraki, Palo Alto, Cisco, and Azure cloud networking environments
• Maintain standard configurations, segmentation, documentation, and lifecycle plans
• Ensure high availability, redundancy, uptime SLAs, and DR readiness
• Partner with Information Security on Zero Trust, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and DDoS protection
• Support change control, vulnerability management, and patch cycles
• Serve as the lead technical escalation point for incidents and outages
• Manage MSP/MSSP and telecom vendors to ensure SLA compliance
• Lead community-level network deployments and upgrades
• Mentor cross-functional teams and support operational excellence

Job requirements:

• 8+ years in network engineering or infrastructure management, including 2+ years leading programs
• PCNSE or Palo Alto NGFW, plus CCNP or CCIE required
• Strong expertise in Azure Networking, Meraki, Palo Alto firewalls, LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, cloud telephony
• Experience with MSP/MSSP vendors and distributed enterprise environments
• Familiarity with ITIL, NIST, and Zero Trust frameworks

Why join our space?

• Competitive salary + incentives
• Comprehensive benefits
• Purpose-driven culture
• Opportunity to shape the technology foundation of Lifespace

Bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for secure connectivity into Our Space. Apply now to become our Network Infrastructure Lead.

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family, get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.

Company overview: Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,500 team members and serves over 5,100 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!