Lead DS CEL (Travel)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Cook 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

Requirements

BA/BS or equivalent, 5+ years of experience, 4–7 years’ experience with telecommunications rooms, data center buildouts, or ISP infrastructure, 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

Qualifications

None

Skills

Layout Designs, Site Installation, Site Surveying

Certifications

• BICSI Technician, Installer 2, or RCDD
• Security+ CE (8570 requirement)
• FOA CFOT (beneficial for fiber termination work)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

Pay

$111,155 - $150,385

Schedule

Less than 10%