Junior DS Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA HI Hickam AFB
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ225428

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Field Service and Support

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cabling, Network Infrastructures, Solutions Development, Wireless Networks
Certifications:
None
Experience:
2 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking Junior Distribution Systems Engineers to help support our ongoing BIM contract. This position is on site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii and will require candidate to reside in the Honolulu area for daily onsite project support. No travel pay is associated with this position.

HOW A JR DS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Support basic installation of equipment and infrastructure supporting the BIM contract. Including but not limited to rack and stack new network equipment, installation and activation of UPS and PDU's, AP's, patch panels and associated CAT-6 cabling.
• Help install new or upgraded technologies under the guidance of more experienced team members.
• Document findings from fieldwork and report any issues that affect project progress to senior staff.
• Support equipment assessments and provide preliminary observations for review.
• Participate in training sessions to learn product features and specifications; help share basic information with customers when needed.
• Help maintain positive customer interactions by ensuring equipment is used and supported properly.
• Follow instructions when reviewing basic tasks completed by peers and escalate concerns to senior engineers.
• Communicate daily with team members to support project timelines and goals.
• Assist with coordinating site access, equipment readiness, and schedule alignment with Government Points of Contact (POCs) as directed.
• Support the project manager with basic stakeholder communication tasks such as providing updates or clarifying simple project details.
• Provide technical input related to ISP/OSP activities and help gather information needed for design recommendations.
• Participate as a member of small implementation teams, focusing on assigned tasks rather than overall leadership.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with technical, administrative, and operational tasks for assigned projects.
• Help prepare basic project documentation, reports, and updates under guidance from senior team members.
• Perform entry-level technical tasks and follow established standards for quality and accuracy.
• Assist with planning activities by gathering data and providing initial workload estimates.
• Update network documentation and as-built records based on splicing and testing results.
• Contribute to the development of deliverables by preparing drafts or collecting required information.
• Follow quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy in project outputs.
• Ability to work effectively in a teaming environment.
• Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Required Experience: A bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline or 2+ years of related experience.
• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret Level Clearance required.
• Certification: Security+ CE
• Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as - Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices.
• Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing
• Thorough understanding of Wired and General IT functions

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

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• 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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

#BIM

The likely salary range for this position is $72,877 - $98,599. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA HI Hickam AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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GDIT is seeking Junior Distribution Systems Engineers to help support our ongoing BIM contract. This position is on site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii and will require candidate to reside in the Honolulu area for daily onsite project support. No travel pay is associated with this position.



HOW A JR DS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Support basic installation of equipment and infrastructure supporting the BIM contract. Including but not limited to rack and stack new network equipment, installation and activation of UPS and PDU's, AP's, patch panels and associated CAT-6 cabling.
• Help install new or upgraded technologies under the guidance of more experienced team members.
• Document findings from fieldwork and report any issues that affect project progress to senior staff.
• Support equipment assessments and provide preliminary observations for review.
• Participate in training sessions to learn product features and specifications; help share basic information with customers when needed.
• Help maintain positive customer interactions by ensuring equipment is used and supported properly.
• Follow instructions when reviewing basic tasks completed by peers and escalate concerns to senior engineers.
• Communicate daily with team members to support project timelines and goals.
• Assist with coordinating site access, equipment readiness, and schedule alignment with Government Points of Contact (POCs) as directed.
• Support the project manager with basic stakeholder communication tasks such as providing updates or clarifying simple project details.
• Provide technical input related to ISP/OSP activities and help gather information needed for design recommendations.
• Participate as a member of small implementation teams, focusing on assigned tasks rather than overall leadership.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with technical, administrative, and operational tasks for assigned projects.
• Help prepare basic project documentation, reports, and updates under guidance from senior team members.
• Perform entry-level technical tasks and follow established standards for quality and accuracy.
• Assist with planning activities by gathering data and providing initial workload estimates.
• Update network documentation and as-built records based on splicing and testing results.
• Contribute to the development of deliverables by preparing drafts or collecting required information.
• Follow quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy in project outputs.
• Ability to work effectively in a teaming environment.
• Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Required Experience: A bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline or 2+ years of related experience.
• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret Level Clearance required.
• Certification: Security+ CE
• Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as - Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices.
• Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing
• Thorough understanding of Wired and General IT functions

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

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• 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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.