Lead DS CEL

General Dynamics

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Work type
Remote
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Salary
$111,155–$150,385 / yr
Posted
61 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $146,675–$208,850 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1377 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1184 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead DS CEL

The Lead DS CEL evaluates, designs, and oversees telecommunications rooms, including MDF, IDF, and CEL spaces. Working within the program delivery and execution team, this role involves managing GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams to perform site surveys, rack builds, grounding, cabling, and electrical installations. The Lead DS CEL will develop layout designs for rack plans, cable management, and electrical circuits while ensuring compliance with UFC, TIA/EIA, I3A, and DOD standards. Key responsibilities include coordinating facility upgrades with civil engineering and supporting the site installation of fiber, CAT6, WIFI, and UPS solutions. The role requires expertise in layout designs, site surveying, and structured cabling within DOD telecom environments, specifically supporting daily implementation efforts for a BIM contract at Eielson Air Force Base.

What you'll do

  • Conduct site surveys to document power, cooling, bonding, grounding, and room readiness.
  • Develop layout designs for racks, cable management, electrical circuits, and equipment placement.
  • Manage GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams performing room buildouts and network equipment installations.
  • Ensure all installations comply with UFC, TIA/EIA, I3A, and DOD telecommunications standards.
  • Coordinate with base civil engineering for necessary facility upgrades or modifications.
  • Support the site installation of fiber, CAT6, WIFI, and UPS power solutions.
  • Integrate infrastructure by working with Network, Fiber Optic, ISP, and OSP teams.
  • Participate in design reviews and customer briefings as a Subject Matter Expert.

What we're looking for

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Must currently possess or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • BA/BS or equivalent degree is required.
  • 5+ years of related experience is required.
  • 4-7 years of experience with telecommunications rooms, data center buildouts, or ISP infrastructure is required.
  • Experience managing cabling, rack installation, or structured cabling teams is required.
  • Experience with AFCENT, AFNET, or equivalent DOD telecom environments (preferred).
  • BICSI Technician, Installer 2, or RCDD, Security+ CE, or FOA CFOT certifications (preferred).

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