Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Professional Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cable Television, Telecommunication Systems, Troubleshooting, Waterfall Model

Certifications:

None

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

• Job Description Summary

Telecommunication Engineer
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Telecommunication Engineer supporting the AFCENT mission. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Telecommunication Engineer you will provide comprehensive engineering and project management support for telecommunications and Information Technology (IT) infrastructure upgrades and installations. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, managing, and implementing complete technical solutions for inside/outside plant (ISP/OSP) cable infrastructure. This role requires the ability to analyze technical requirements, develop detailed project plans, and oversee execution from initial concept through to final integration, ensuring all work complies with industry and AFCENT standards.

• HOW AN TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
• Design and implement end-to-end technical solutions for telecommunications and IT projects in accordance with Telecommunication Industry Association (TIA) 758 standards.
• Perform and document detailed site surveys for fiber optic, copper, and coaxial infrastructure requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering project packages for installation teams, including work instructions, diagrams, and Lists of Materials (LOMs).
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of infrastructure designs from outside engineering firms (35%, 65%, 95% stages) to ensure compliance with all standards and seamless integration.
• Develop Project Support Agreements (PSAs) that specify requirements for allied support, minor construction, facility upgrades, equipment, and materials.
• Supervise, manage, and provide technical direction to engineering, installation, and CAD teams during project execution.
• Create and execute detailed cutover plans to integrate new infrastructure, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to services.
• Perform technical evaluations of vendor product submittals to guarantee they meet project requirements and will integrate with existing base infrastructure.
• Analyze technical requirements for IT services, assess projected mission and technology changes, and recommend capabilities for new facilities.
• Collaborate with local engineering and program management entities to ensure communications infrastructure is properly incorporated into future facility designs (MILCON & FSRM) IAW DAFI 32-1020.
• Coordinate all project plans and cutover activities with relevant customers, service providers, and theater communication agencies.
• Deliver briefings on project plans and status to government leadership, including commanders.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Candidates must meet ONE of the following:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.

• A valid Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Outside Plant (OSP) Design or RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Design) certification.

• A certificate of completion from a USAF Engineering and Installation Project Engineering course.
  Candidates must meet ALL of the following:

• A minimum of 6 years of engineering experience focused on telecommunications and physical infrastructure.

• A minimum of 6 years of practical experience supporting communications electronic systems, with demonstrated expertise in IP routing, architecture design, and complex problem-solving.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with military communication systems.

• Location: On Customer Site

• US Citizenship Required: secret

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

#DefenseOCONUS #GDITPriority

The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $109,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

International

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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