Distribution Systems Engineer Senior

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Field Service and Support

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Distribution Systems, Oral Communications, Systems Design, Technical Products

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Senior level DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer to help support our upcoming BIM contract.  Position is remote, HOWEVER, will require extensive travel to various Air Force/Space Force Bases around the world.

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.

• 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.

• Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned projects.

• Develops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order and administrative reporting.

• Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks.

• Conducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload.

• Provides input into risk tracking process.

• Attends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering liaison.

• Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff.

• Coordinates development of deliverables and products.

• Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.

• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

• Participates in special projects as required.

• Reviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work.

What you’ll need to succeed (Required):
Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT.
Security Clearance: Active or ability to obtain Secret clearance.

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.
Required Experience: 5+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a m