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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Lead DS CEL (Travel)

GDIT Remote senior full-time

Salary

$111,155 - $150,385 per year

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Description

GDIT is seeking a Lead DS CEL to support their ongoing BIM contract. The successful candidate will evaluate, design, and oversee telecommunications rooms, including racks, bonding/grounding, electrical, cooling, cable pathways, and compliance with AF/SF and UFC standards.

The Lead DS CEL will make an impact by:

  • Conducting surveys documenting power, cooling, bonding/grounding, pathways, and room readiness
  • Developing layout designs including rack plans, cable management, grounding/bonding, electrical circuits, and equipment placement
  • Managing GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor labor performing room buildouts, rack installation, cable routing, and grounding
  • Ensuring compliance with UFC, TIA/EIA, I3A, and DOD telecommunications room standards
  • Coordinating with base civil engineering for facility upgrades or modifications
  • Supporting site installation of new fiber, CAT6, WIFI, CEL closet solutions
  • Working closely with Network, Fiber Optic, ISP, and OSP teams for integration of infrastructure
  • Participating in design reviews and customer briefings as a SME

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A 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.

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

GDIT offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plan options, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Skills

Required

  • Layout Designs
  • Site Installation
  • 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
  • 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/Any-Location--Remote/Lead-DS-CEL--Travel-_RQ227111-1

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