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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

Lead DS CEL

GDIT Eielson AFB, AK On-site senior full-time

Salary

$111,155 - $150,385 per year

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Description

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.

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.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
  • 401K with company match
  • Competitive pay and paid time off
  • Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
  • Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385.

Skills

Required

  • Cable Management
  • Equipment Installations
  • Project Deliverables
  • Site Surveying
  • telecommunications rooms
  • data center buildouts
  • ISP infrastructure
  • cabling
  • rack installation
  • structured cabling
  • grounding/bonding
  • power specs
  • equipment standards

Nice to have

  • Experience designing or upgrading MDF/IDF spaces
  • Experience reading and producing telecom room drawings
  • BICSI Technician
  • Installer 2
  • RCDD
  • Security+ CE (8140 equivalent)
  • FOA CFOT

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/USA-AK-Eielson-AFB/Lead-DS-CEL_RQ228715-1

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