Lead DS CEL

Type of

Requisition :
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Interim Secret Public Trust/Other

Required:

None Job Family:
Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cable Management, Equipment Installations, Project Deliverables, Site Surveying

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Job Description:

DS Comm Lead The DS Comm Lead evaluates, designs, and oversees telecommunications rooms (MDF/IDF/CELs), including racks, bonding/grounding, electrical, cooling, cable pathways, and compliance with AF/SF and UFC standards. This role manages GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams performing site surveys, rack builds, grounding, cabling, electrical, and network equipment installations.

• Conduct on‑site surveys documenting power, cooling, bonding/grounding, pathways, and room readiness
• Develop layout designs including rack plans, cable management, grounding/bonding, electrical circuits, and equipment placement
• Manage GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor labor performing room buildouts, rack installation, cable routing, and grounding
• Ensure compliance with UFC, TIA/EIA, I3A, and DoW telecommunications room standards
• Coordinate with base civil engineering for facility upgrades or modifications
• Support QA inspections and validation of deliverables and as‑builts
• Work closely with Network, Fiber Optic, ISP, and OSP teams for integration of infrastructure
• Participate in design reviews and customer briefings as a SME

• BA/BS or equivalent, 5+ years of experience
• 4–7 years’ experience with telecommunications rooms, data center buildouts, or ISP infrastructure
• Experience managing cabling, rack installation, or structured cabling teams
• Knowledge of grounding/bonding, power specs, equipment standards, and room environmental requirements
• Experience with AFCENT, AFNET, or equivalent DoW telecomm environments (preferred)
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret Security Clearance

• Experience designing or upgrading MDF/IDF spaces
• Experience reading and producing telecom room drawings

• BICSI Technician, Installer 2, or RCDD
• Security+ CE (8140 equivalent)
• FOA CFOT (beneficial for fiber termination work)

Hiring/Working location will be on site supporting the daily implementation efforts at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska. This work will be for 7+ months with potential opportunities for movement onto other initiatives upon completion.

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Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Flexibility:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home Community:
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #BIM

The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10% Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:

USA AK Eielson AFB Additional Work Locations:

Our benefits package for all US-based…