DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer

Clearance Level
Secret
Category
Field Service and Support
Location
Remote, Working from the USA
Key Skills For Success

Cabling

Network Infrastructures

Optical Fibers

Technical Knowledge

REQ#: RQ210253
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Field Engineer for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Field Engineer provides technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally. The Field Engineer will be the technical resources supporting the survey and implementation efforts. Works closely with the base's counterparts and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network.

This position will perform the following duties:

  • Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts, personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on time.

  • Stakeholder Communications – assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders

  • Technical support – provide input into the distribution systems design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams.

  • Leadership – Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given AF/SF base.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position. Equivalent years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

  • Experience: 2+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment.

  • Technical skills: Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as – Site Survey Reports, Preliminary and Critical Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices

  • Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing

  • Thorough understanding of Wired and general IT functions

Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.

  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations

  • Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively

  • Strong coordination and organizational skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools

  • Security Clearance Level: Active DoD Secret Level Clearance required

  • Location: Oklahoma City area required (role is remote but will require extensive travel and ability to report into the OKC office as needed)

  • US citizenship required


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At 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 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


OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

2 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

75-100%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $59,500 - $80,500. 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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers 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 over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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