Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Distribution Systems Lead Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Lead and supervise OSP/ISP, fiber optic, and communication closet engineers and technicians, ensuring coordinated and integrated engineering across all disciplines Manage Agency and Subcontractor labor, including daily direction, quality assurance, performance oversight, and conflict resolution Serve as primary engineering liaison to Government POCs and base stakeholders Coordinate base access, security requirements, installation schedules, materials, and personnel deployment Validate engineering deliverables including drawings, design inputs, reports, and risk assessments Lead design reviews, planning sessions, and strategic decision-making for DS workstreams Identify and mitigate engineering risks, design conflicts, and installation challenges Support program leadership with execution planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement Maintain expert-level knowledge of AF/SF standards, TIA/EA, UFC, I3A, OSP/ISP, CEL requirements, and fiber technologies WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 10+ years in telecommunications engineering, network infrastructure, OSP/ISP design, or related disciplines 5+ years leading multi‑discipline engineering teams in field or deployment environments Experience delivering large‑scale communications modernization projects for DoW, federal, or large enterprise environments Experience managing subcontractor labor and agency field teams Familiarity with AF/SF installation processes, base coordination, and engineering standards Strong background in OSP construction, fiber design/testing, and telecommunications room infrastructureHiring location will be remote but will require approximately 75%-100% travel. Working locations will vary but will be located on site at Air Force/Space Force Bases in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, or Diego Garcia. Preferred Experience Experience leading on-site teams performing AFNET, DISA, or DoW network infrastructure/modernization programs Certifications (Preferred) BICSI OSP (Outside Plant Designer) FOA CFOT (Fiber Optic Technician) OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification Security+ 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 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 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. #BIM