Lead DS CEL (Travel)

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The Lead DS CEL 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.

GDIT is seeking Lead DS CEL to help support our ongoing BIM contract. Hiring location will be remote but will require approximately 75%-100% travel. Working location will be on site supporting the daily implementation efforts at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska.

How a Lead DS CEL Will Make an Impact:

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 to include but not limited to cabinets, switch node solution, 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

What You'll Need to Succeed:

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

Hiring location will be remote but will require approximately 75%-100% travel.

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

Experience designing or upgrading MDF/IDF spaces

Experience reading and producing telecom room drawings

BICSI Technician, Installer 2, or RCDD

Security+ CE (8570 requirement)

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

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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