Overview
On Site
USD 100,200.00 - 137,800.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Enterprise Networks
Optimization
Virtual Private Network
SD
Cisco
Documentation
High Availability
Information Security
IDS
IPS
Change Control
Vulnerability Management
Telecommunications
SLA
Regulatory Compliance
Network
Mentorship
Operational Excellence
Network Engineering
Management
Cisco Certifications
Microsoft Azure
Computer Networking
Meraki
Palo Alto
Firewall
LAN
WAN
Wireless Communication
Cloud Computing
Telephony
MSP
ITIL
Leadership
Network Design
Servers
Job Details
Community:
Texas Home Office
Address:
3501 Olympus Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75019
Pay Range
$100,200.00-$137,800.00+ Annual
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, DDoS protection, and secure baselines
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 servers 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!
Texas Home Office
Address:
3501 Olympus Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75019
Pay Range
$100,200.00-$137,800.00+ Annual
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, DDoS protection, and secure baselines
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 servers 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!
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