Lead Telecom Room Designer - Remote & Travel

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility support

Competitive benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Lead DS CEL to design, evaluate, and oversee telecommunications rooms, racks, grounding, and power for DoD environments. The role involves coordinating with GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams during site surveys and installations, with heavy travel and on-site work at Eielson AFB.

You will develop layout designs for racks and cable management, ensure compliance with UFC, TIA/EIA, I3A, and DOD standards, and lead multi-team efforts.

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).
• Secret Security Clearance and travel expectations (remote/hybrid).

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 nodes, 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 is seeking a Lead DS CEL to design, evaluate, and oversee telecommunications rooms, racks, grounding, and power for DoD environments. The role involves coordinating with GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams during site surveys and installations, with heavy travel and on-site work at Eielson AFB.

You will develop layout designs for racks and cable management, ensure compliance with UFC, TIA/EIA, I3A, and DOD standards, and lead multi-team efforts.