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Lead DS Engineer

GDIT

Lead DS Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 26, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026USA HI Hickam AFB

Job Description

Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:SecretPublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:Skills:Distribution Systems, Engineering, LeadershipCertifications:NoneExperience:5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description: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. GDIT is seeking Distribution Systems Lead Engineer to help support our ongoing BIM contract. This position is on site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii and will require candidate to reside in the Honolulu area for daily onsite project support. 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 technologiesEDUCATION 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 Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii.This work will be for 7+ months with potential opportunities for movement onto other initiatives upon completion.Preferred ExperienceExperience leading on-site teams performing AFNET, DISA, or DoW network infrastructure/modernization programsCertifications (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: SecretGDIT 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.#BIMThe likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $126,500. 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.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:OnsiteWork Location:USA HI Hickam AFBAdditional 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. Our Identity Verification Process:As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work:We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Locations

  • USA HI Hickam AFB

Salary

107,744 - 126,500 USD / yearly

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading on-site teams performing AFNET, DISA, or DoW network infrastructure/modernization programs (experience)
  • BICSI OSP (Outside Plant Designer) (experience)
  • FOA CFOT (Fiber Optic Technician) (experience)
  • OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification (certification)
  • Security+ CE (DoW requirement for base network environments) (experience)
  • Clearance: Secret (experience)
  • GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. (experience)
  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities (experience)
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals (experience)
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off (experience)
  • Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home (experience)
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace (experience)
  • OWN 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. (experience)

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