Telecom Room Lead: MDF/IDF Design & Build (On-Site)

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility

Competitive benefits & PTO

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a DS Lead to evaluate and oversee telecommunications rooms (MDF/IDF/CELs), including racks, grounding, electrical, and cooling, ensuring UFC and DoW standards.

The role manages GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams during site surveys, rack builds, cabling, and installations at Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska, with a 7+ month horizon and potential for ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in telecom 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.
• Hiring/Working location will be on site at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska.
• This work will be for 7+ months with potential opportunities for movement onto other initiatives upon completion.

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

Telecom room design

Rack installation leadership

Grounding/bonding knowledge

Power and cooling basics

Construction coordination

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a DS Lead to evaluate and oversee telecommunications rooms (MDF/IDF/CELs), including racks, grounding, electrical, and cooling, ensuring UFC and DoW standards.

The role manages GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams during site surveys, rack builds, cabling, and installations at Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska, with a 7+ month horizon and potential for ongoing opportunities.