Lead DS CEL

DS Comm Lead (Communication Equipment Location)

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 telecom environments (preferred).
• Secret Security Clearance.
• Remote work with approximately 75%–100% travel; on‑site duty at Air Force/Space Force Bases in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, or Diego Garcia.

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

• BICSI Technician, Installer2, or RCDD.
• Security+ CE (8570 requirement).
• FOA CFOT (beneficial for fiber termination work).