Lead DS CEL

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Eielson Air Force Base (AK); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a DS Comm Lead to evaluate, design, and oversee telecommunications rooms (MDF/IDF/CELs) and related installations at Eielson AFB in Alaska.

You will manage teams across multiple agencies and subs to deliver compliant room builds, cable pathways, and grounding aligned with UFC and DoW standards. Expect 5+ years in telecom environments, strong leadership, and the ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Cable Management

Equipment Installations

Project Deliverables

Site Surveying

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

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.

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’ 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

Preferred Experience

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

Certifications (Preferred)

• 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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