Lead DS CEL

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

DS Comm Lead

The DS Comm Lead 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.

Primary 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

Required Experience

• 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)

• Ability to obtain Interim Secret Security Clearance

• Hiring/Working location will be on site supporting the daily implementation efforts at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska .

• This work will be for 7+ months with potential opportunities for movement onto other initiatives upon completion.

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 (8140 equivalent)

• 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.

• 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

• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required