Lead DS CEL

General Dynamics - IT; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

GDIT is seeking a DS Comm Lead to evaluate, design, and oversee telecom rooms (MDF/IDF/CELs), including racks, grounding, electrical, and cooling, per UFC standards. You will lead internal and subcontractor teams across site surveys, rack builds, and installations.

The role requires 5+ years in telecom facilities, secret clearance, and on-site work at Eielson AFB, Alaska, with collaboration across network and civil teams.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent and 5+ years in telecom facilities
• Experience with telecom room builds and data center/infrastructure projects
• Secret Security Clearance
• On-site role at Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, Alaska

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys documenting power, cooling, pathways, and room readiness.
• Develop layout designs including rack plans and cable management.
• Manage labor for room buildouts, rack installation, cabling, and grounding.
• Ensure compliance with UFC, TIA/EIA, I3A, and DoW standards.
• Coordinate with base civil engineering for upgrades/modifications.
• Support QA inspections and deliverables/a s-builts.
• Collaborate with Network, Fiber, ISP teams for integration.
• Participate in design reviews and customer briefings as SME.

Skills

Telecom room design

Grounding/bonding knowledge

Project/site supervision

Facility compliance (UFC/TIA/EIA)

Stakeholder coordination

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

BICSI certifications

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)
• Secret Security Clearance
• Hiring/Working location will be on site supporting the daily implementation efforts at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska.

Preferred Experience

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

Certifications (Preferred)

• BICSI Technician, Installer 2, or RCDDSecurity+ CE (8140 equivalent)
• FOA CFOT (beneficial for fiber termination work)GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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