The Infrastructure Administrator is responsible for administering, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, monitoring, securing and performing maintenance on network and server equipment, systems, circuits and related software for the Life Care Services equity communities.
Experience is Everything.
At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors. Position reports to the VP, Information Technology.
What You’ll Do:
- Administers, configures, installs, troubleshoots, tests, maintains and documents computer networks, servers, and associated hardware and software.
- Handles community infrastructure requests and incidents.
- Participates in community infrastructure projects.
- Plan, coordinate and test changes, upgrades, and new services, ensuring systems will operate correctly in current and future environments allowing for business continuity and redundancy.
- Acts as escalation point for the Technology Support Center.
- Assists with the creation and maintenance of documentation.
- Makes recommendations for improvement including technology, processes, and procedures.
- Works outside business hours when needed for maintenance, projects and incidents.
What We’re Looking For:
- Four years of IT experience of which at least two with a medium to large organization or managed services provider.
- Two years of demonstrated experience in infrastructure administration and/or engineering.
- Experience with Cisco IOS and Windows/Linux operating systems, Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint and Office 365, Firewalls, Switches, Routers, Load Balancers, Circuits, VPNs, Wireless, SANs, VMware, Phone Systems and Security.
- 4-year degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related technology field or equivalent experience preferred.
- Entry or intermediate level industry certifications preferred.
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills - both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated customer service approach to providing IT or support services.
- Possesses intermediate knowledge of applicable infrastructure systems.
- Ability to work on all sizes of projects, prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
- Ability to use discretion in working with sensitive and/or confidential information.
- Flexibility for on-call/afterhours support.
- Ability to work with various vendor partners.
- Ability to effectively interface with technical and nontechnical staff at all organizational levels.
- Strong troubleshooting skills
Why Join Us?
- Industry Leader.
- Inclusive & collaborative culture.
- Top Workplace USA.
- Top Workplace Iowa.
- Charity and community involvement.
- Outstanding advancement opportunities.
- Ongoing career development.
Benefits
Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.
Our Commitment
LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com
Additional Information
Travel frequency: 0-10%
Estimated Salary: $85,000 - 106,000
The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.
A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.
LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Skills Required
- Minimum four years of IT experience, including at least two with a medium to large organization or managed services provider.
- At least two years of demonstrated experience in infrastructure administration and/or engineering.
- Experience with Cisco IOS.
- Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Experience with Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, and Office 365.
- Experience with firewalls, switches, routers, load balancers, VPNs, wireless, and circuits.
- Experience with SANs and VMware.
- Experience with phone systems and network/security technologies.
- 4-year degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field or equivalent experience.
- Entry or intermediate level industry certifications.
- Excellent problem solving and verbal/written communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer service approach and ability to interface with technical and nontechnical staff.
- Flexibility for on-call/afterhours support and ability to work outside business hours when needed.
- Ability to work with vendor partners, prioritize multiple deadlines, and handle sensitive/confidential information.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
Vi Living Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vi Living and has not been reviewed or approved by Vi Living.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is complemented by optional protections such as life, disability, accident/critical illness, and hospital indemnity, plus access to mental‑health resources. Coverage typically begins the first day of the month after hire, reinforcing strong baseline healthcare support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, sick time where applicable, bereavement, jury duty, parental bonding, and caregiving leave create a broad time‑off portfolio. Some locations add paid volunteer time and anniversary holidays, extending flexibility for time away.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match anchors retirement readiness, supported by tools like FSAs and commuter benefits that aid overall financial planning. Access to a credit union and early wage access provide additional day‑to‑day financial support within the total rewards mix.
Vi Living Insights
What We Do
Vi is dedicated to providing quality environments, services, and programs to enrich the lives of older adults. Our goal is for our residents to continually experience the finest in senior living. Throughout Vi’s history, we have maintained our commitment to not only help seniors live independent lives on their terms, but also provide a nurturing environment for our employees to build fulfilling careers of service and care. Today, we support more than 2,900 employees in our corporate and community offices who are deeply committed to the care of our residents. The future success of Vi depends on maintaining a standard of excellence in all phases of resident services and relations.
Why Work With Us
At Vi, we go beyond words; respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion are the foundations of our culture. We're devoted to fostering an environment where every employee feels a genuine sense of belonging, appreciation, and empowerment.
