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At GDIT a DS Engineer is leading every aspect of what we provide to the customer and we’re constantly evolving our approach to meeting our clients’ biggest challenges\nHOW A DS ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:\nA Senior DS Engineer provides technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally. The DS Engineer will be the technical resource 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.\nGDIT is seeking Senior Distribution Systems Engineers 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. No travel pay is associated with this position. Security Clearance Level: Ability to secure Secret Level Clearance.\nHOW A DS ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:\nA Senior DS Engineer provides technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii . The DS Engineer will be the technical resource supporting the implementation efforts. Works closely with GDIT team and the base's counterparts and facilitates the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nThis position will perform the following duties:\nProvides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced field engineers.\n\nProvides guidance on different types of equipment and infrastructure maintenance.\n\nProvides guidance and installs more advanced or new technologies based on the needs of the customer/client.\n\nSupport and conduct end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables using OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), power meters, and other tools.\n\nProvides guidance, reports findings and provides solutions for any issues that halt progression.\n\nProvides recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment assessments and checkups.\n\nProvides training to internal and external groups on product features and specifications.\n\nStrengthens and builds client relationships by improving interaction with products.\n\nReview the work of less experienced team members.\n\nReview other team members’ work and coach through issues for accurate production submissions.\n\nCommunicate with team on daily basis supporting project timelines and goals.\n\nExecution - 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.\n\nStakeholder Communications - assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders\n\nTechnical support - provide input into the distribution systems design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams.\n\nLeadership - Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given site location.\n\nOther tasks include:\nProvides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned projects.\n\nDevelops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order and administrative reporting.\n\nPerform detailed technical services on assigned tasks.\n\nConducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload.\n\nUpdate network as-built documentation and records based on splicing and testing results.\n\nAttends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering liaison.\n\nInteracts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff.\n\nCoordinates development of deliverables and products.\n\nEnsures quality assurance of project deliverables.\n\nMaintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.\n\nParticipates in special projects as required.\n\nReviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:\nRequired Experience: BA/BS degree 5+ years’ experience in DS Engineering, ideally in DOW environment on IT upgrade projects\n\nSecurity Clearance Level: Active Secret Level Clearance required\n\nThis work will be for 7+ months with potential opportunities for movement onto other initiatives upon completion.\n\nTechnical Skills:\nFamiliarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as - Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices.\n\nFamiliar with all aspects of fiber testing\n\nThorough understanding of Wired and General IT functions\n\nSkills & Abilities:\nAbility to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.\n\nAbility to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations\n\nStrong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively\n\nStrong coordination and organizational skills\n\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\n\nDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nExperience using MS Visio or related CAD tools.\n\nBICSI related certifications.\n\nLocation: Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii\n\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:\nAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.\nGrowth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities\n\nSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals\n\nRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off\n\nCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace\n\nThe likely salary range for this position is $83,927 - $113,549. 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:\n40Travel Required:\nLess than 10%Telecommuting Options:\nOnsiteWork Location:\nUSA HI Hickam AFBAdditional Work Locations:\nTotal Rewards at GDIT:\nOur 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. 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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. 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