Lead DS CEL

General Dynamics Information Technology; Alaska; On-site; USD 107,744 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a DS Comm Lead for projects at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska. You will design and oversee the execution of telecommunications room installations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience managing telecommunications or data center projects and significant knowledge in cabling and power specifications. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans and a 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with telecommunications rooms.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys documenting room readiness and specifications.
• Develop layout designs including rack plans and equipment placement.
• Manage teams performing room buildouts and installations.
• Ensure compliance with telecommunications room standards.
• Support QA inspections and validations.

Skills

Equipment Installations

Layout Designs

Site Surveying

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Security Clearance

• Must Currently Possess: Secret
• Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications

• Skills: Equipment Installations, Layout Designs, Site Surveying
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Position Summary

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Experience

• BA/BS or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience (4–7 years 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 DoD telecom environments (preferred).

Preferred Experience

• Designing or upgrading MDF/IDF spaces.

Preferred Certifications

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

Location & Travel

Onsite at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska. Travel required: Less than 10%.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work.

Compensation

Likely salary range: $107,744 - $126,500. Salary will be based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plans with Health Savings Account options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, jury duty.
• Short and long‑term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, business travel and accident insurance.

Legal Notice

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Opportunity.