Passive Infrastructure Architect

GDIT
Arlington, VA

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Arlington
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ224783

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Network and Telecommunications

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Infrastructure Management (IM), Installation Engineering, Installation Management, Structured Cabling Systems
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Passive Infrastructure Architect

Secure and expertly apply the latest technologies to advance the mission as a Passive Infrastructure Architect with GDIT. Your work in enterprise IT will help our clients overcome evolving demands and missions. Own the opportunity to accelerate digital modernization for our clients as you accelerate your career. At GDIT, people are our differentiators. Passive Infrastructure Architect, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Passive Infrastructure Architect joining our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen (DISA J6 ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon, the Mark Center and surrounding Government Buildings within the National Capital Region. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not permitted and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.

Meaningful work and personal impact:
  • Design and implement Passive Infrastructure to support a variety of Information networks. Perform analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures.
  • Responsible for establishing and enforcing installation standards across the Operations & Projects disciplines.
  • Engages and collaborates with Inside Plant SME's, Outside Plant SMEs, & other RCDD's to ensure a consistent design strategy for organization.
  • Interfaces with Low Voltage SUBK partners for Permit requirements.
  • Identifies potential small business entities to partner with for execution of Passive work.
  • Responsible for maintaining the Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated elements in the Pentagon, Mark Center, & buildings within the NCR supported by JSP.
  • Establish JSP and commercial best practice procedures, standards and/or provide Engineering Installation Plans (EIPs) required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.

What you'll need to succeed - required:
  • Security Clearance Level: Active Secret security clearance
  • Certification: Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification
  • Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree required
  • Experience: 5+ years developing layout and design for technology systems including voice, data, and structured cabling.
  • Strong knowledge of Structured Cabling Systems from an installation and basic design perspective.
  • Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels.
  • Problem analysis and problem solving
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Technical Skills: Must be well versed in BICSI rules, regulations, and standards. Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, industry standards and other applicable codes related to the design and layout of IT, low voltage, and telecommunications systems. Experience with Microsoft Excel and Vizio.
  • Location: Onsite at the Pentagon - Arlington VA

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 military-friendly workplace.

Own your opportunity:
  • Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. 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:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Arlington

Additional 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 at
gdit.com/tc .

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Passive Infrastructure Architect


Secure and expertly apply the latest technologies to advance the mission as a Passive Infrastructure Architect with GDIT. Your work in enterprise IT will help our clients overcome evolving demands and missions. Own the opportunity to accelerate digital modernization for our clients as you accelerate your career. At GDIT, people are our differentiators. Passive Infrastructure Architect, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Passive Infrastructure Architect joining our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen (DISA J6 ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon, the Mark Center and surrounding Government Buildings within the National Capital Region. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not permitted and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.



Meaningful work and personal impact:

  • Design and implement Passive Infrastructure to support a variety of Information networks. Perform analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures.
  • Responsible for establishing and enforcing installation standards across the Operations & Projects disciplines.
  • Engages and collaborates with Inside Plant SME's, Outside Plant SMEs, & other RCDD's to ensure a consistent design strategy for organization.
  • Interfaces with Low Voltage SUBK partners for Permit requirements.
  • Identifies potential small business entities to partner with for execution of Passive work.
  • Responsible for maintaining the Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated elements in the Pentagon, Mark Center, & buildings within the NCR supported by JSP.
  • Establish JSP and commercial best practice procedures, standards and/or provide Engineering Installation Plans (EIPs) required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.




What you'll need to succeed - required:

  • Security Clearance Level: Active Secret security clearance
  • Certification: Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification
  • Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree required
  • Experience: 5+ years developing layout and design for technology systems including voice, data, and structured cabling.
  • Strong knowledge of Structured Cabling Systems from an installation and basic design perspective.
  • Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels.
  • Problem analysis and problem solving
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Technical Skills: Must be well versed in BICSI rules, regulations, and standards. Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, industry standards and other applicable codes related to the design and layout of IT, low voltage, and telecommunications systems. Experience with Microsoft Excel and Vizio.
  • Location: Onsite at the Pentagon - Arlington VA




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 military-friendly workplace.




Own your opportunity:

  • Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.



The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. 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:
40



Travel Required:
10-25%



Telecommuting Options:
Onsite



Work Location:
USA VA Arlington



Additional 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 at

gdit.com/tc .


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans







PI285996788

Posted 2026-07-23

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