Lead DS CEL — Remote, Heavy Travel in Telecom Rooms

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Lead DS CEL to design and oversee telecommunications rooms, racks, grounding, and cabling for a BIM contract. The role manages GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams and requires 75%-100% travel with daily on-site support at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska.

You will ensure compliance with UFC, TIA/EIA, and DOD telecom standards, coordinate with civil engineering, and lead design reviews and SME briefings. Secret clearance is required.

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 DOD telecom environments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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 DOD telecommunications room standards
• Coordinate with base civil engineering for facility upgrades or modifications
• Support site installation of new fiber, CAT6, WIFI, CEL closet solutions to include but not limited to cabinets, switch node solution, UPS and power solutions
• 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

Layout Designs

Site Installation

Site Surveying

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Lead DS CEL to design and oversee telecommunications rooms, racks, grounding, and cabling for a BIM contract. The role manages GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams and requires 75%-100% travel with daily on-site support at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska.

You will ensure compliance with UFC, TIA/EIA, and DOD telecom standards, coordinate with civil engineering, and lead design reviews and SME briefings. Secret clearance is required.