Telecom Room Lead - Survey, Rack Builds & Cabling

General Dynamics Information Technology; Eielson Air Force Base (AK); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth

Internal mobility

Rewards

Flexible schedule

Military-friendly culture

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a DS Comm Lead to evaluate, design, and oversee telecommunications rooms (MDF/IDF/CELs) including racks, grounding, electrical, cooling, and cable pathways. You will manage GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams performing surveys, rack builds, grounding, cabling, and network equipment installations.

Responsibilities include on-site surveys, layout designs, and ensuring compliance with UFC and DoW standards.

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 DoW telecomm environments (preferred)

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

Cable Management

Equipment Installations

Project Deliverables

Site Surveying

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a DS Comm Lead to evaluate, design, and oversee telecommunications rooms (MDF/IDF/CELs) including racks, grounding, electrical, cooling, and cable pathways. You will manage GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams performing surveys, rack builds, grounding, cabling, and network equipment installations.

Responsibilities include on-site surveys, layout designs, and ensuring compliance with UFC and DoW standards.