DS Comm Lead (Communication Equipment Location)

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 onsite 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 QA inspections and validation of deliverables and asbuilts

• 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

• 47 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 telecom environments (preferred)

• Secret Security Clearance

• Hiring location will be remote but will require extensive travel. Working locations will vary but will be located on site at Air Force/Space Force Bases around the world.

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 (DoD 8570 requirement)

• FOA CFOT (beneficial for fiber termination work)

• 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

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