Lead DS CEL (Travel)

General Dynamics Information Technology; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Lead DS CEL to design and oversee telecom rooms, manage rack builds, grounding, cabling, and power layouts. This role travels 75–100% and supports on-site at Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, AK.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecom rooms or data-center builds, DoD telecom exposure, and a Secret clearance. Certifications like BICSI or equivalent are preferred, with strong coordination across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent degree and 5+ years in telecom/DS CEL environments.
• 4–7 years of experience with telecom rooms, data centers, or ISP infrastructure.
• Experience leading cabling, rack installation, or structured cabling teams.
• Knowledge of grounding/bonding, power, equipment standards, and environmental requirements.
• Experience in AFCENT/AFNET or other DoD telecom environments (preferred).
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Willingness to travel 75–100% and work on-site at Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, AK.

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 including cabinets, switch node, UPS, and power solutions.
• Work with Network, Fiber Optic, ISP, and OSP teams for infrastructure integration.
• Participate in design reviews and customer briefings as a SME.

Skills

Telecom room design

Project management

Team leadership

Grounding/bonding

Cabling

DoD telecom environments

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

The Lead DS CEL 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.

GDIT is seeking Lead DS CEL to help support our ongoing BIM contract. Hiring location will be remote but will require approximately 75%-100% travel. Working location will be on site supporting the daily implementation efforts at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska.

How a Lead DS CEL Will Make an Impact:

• 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

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• 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)
• Secret Security Clearance
• Hiring location will be remote but will require approximately 75%-100% travel.
• 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 RCDD
• Security+ CE (8570 requirement)
• FOA CFOT (beneficial for fiber termination work)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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