Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Lead Distribution Systems Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACTLead and supervise OSP/ISP, fiber optic, and communication closet engineers and technicians, ensuring coordinated and integrated engineering across all disciplinesManage Agency and Subcontractor labor, including daily direction, quality assurance, performance oversight, and conflict resolutionServe as primary engineering liaison to Government POCs and base stakeholdersCoordinate base access, security requirements, installation schedules, materials, and personnel deploymentValidate engineering deliverables including drawings, design inputs, reports, and risk assessmentsLead design reviews, planning sessions, and strategic decision-making for DS workstreamsIdentify and mitigate engineering risks, design conflicts, and installation challengesSupport program leadership with execution planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagementMaintain expert-level knowledge of AF/SF standards, TIA/EA, UFC, I3A, OSP/ISP, CEL requirements, and fiber technologies EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:BA/BS or equivalent, 5+ years of experienceWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED10+ years in telecommunications engineering, network infrastructure, OSP/ISP design, or related disciplines5+ years leading multi‑discipline engineering teams in field or deployment environmentsExperience delivering large‑scale communications modernization projects for DoW, federal, or large enterprise environmentExperience managing subcontractor labor and agency field teamsFamiliarity with AF/SF installation processes, base coordination, and engineering standardsStrong background in OSP construction, fiber design/testing, and telecommunications room infrastructure Hiring/Working location will be onsite supporting the daily implementation efforts at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska. Preferred ExperienceExperience leading on-site teams performing AFNET, DISA, or DoW network infrastructure/modernization programs Certifications (Preferred)BICSI OSP (Outside Plant Designer)FOA CFOT (Fiber Optic Technician)OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certificationSecurity+ CE (DoW requirement for base network environments)Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain an interim Secret clearance.GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunitiesSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goalsRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time offFlexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at homeCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
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