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Scientific Research Corporation · 2 weeks ago

Facility Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is seeking a Facility Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide senior-level technical leadership and integration support for U.S. Space Command facility modernization efforts. This role serves as the primary technical authority bridging civil construction, secure facility requirements, and mission IT infrastructure, ensuring physical spaces are purpose-built to support modern Command and Control operations.

Biotechnology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serving as the lead technical authority for facility infrastructure supporting mission IT, networks, and systems within SCIF, SAP-F, and controlled environments

Providing technical oversight and direction for structured cabling systems (fiber and copper), telecommunications room (TR) design, equipment room layouts, and high-density IT rack deployments

Ensuring facility designs support power, cooling, grounding, bonding, pathways, and space requirements for mission-critical IT and AV systems

Reviewing, validating, and providing technical approval of infrastructure drawings, floor plans, engineering submittals, and as-built documentation against mission and security requirements

Ensuring full compliance with applicable standards, including Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), ICD 705, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 Technical Specifications, SIPRNET Infrastructure Planning Handbook (SIPH), and BICSI telecommunications standards

Supporting SCIF and secure space accreditation efforts by coordinating infrastructure requirements with security, IT, and engineering stakeholders

Developing and reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and technical cost inputs for facility fit-outs and upgrades

Conducting site surveys, walkthroughs, construction progress inspections, and acceptance inspections to validate installation quality and readiness for mission hardware and systems

Coordinating with architects, civil engineers, IT engineers, security personnel, and program managers to resolve design conflicts and implementation risks

Supporting facility transitions, stand-up activities, and phased occupancy plans for new or modified mission spaces

Developing and maintaining technical documentation, standards, and guidance related to facility infrastructure design and implementation

Identifying infrastructure risks and recommending mitigation strategies to ensure schedule, cost, and mission success

Qualification

Facility infrastructure expertiseTelecommunications room designStructured cabling systemsSCIFSAP-F experienceBICSI Registered Communications DesignerEngineering drawing interpretationTechnical communication skillsProject Management ProfessionalCertified Telecommunications Project ManagerBICSI TechnicianBICSI Installer 2Registered Information Communications Technology Professional

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, information technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)

Seven or more years of experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community facility infrastructure, MILCON projects, or secure facility build-outs

Demonstrated expertise in telecommunications room design, structured cabling systems, fiber-optic infrastructure, and IT support spaces

Proven experience working within SCIF, SAP-F, or other classified environments

Strong understanding of applicable facility and security standards, including UFC, ICD 705, SIPH, and IC technical construction requirements

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate mission IT requirements into physical infrastructure solutions

Strong coordination, documentation, and technical communication skills

Ability to obtain a BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) or equivalent demonstrated experience

U.S. citizenship

U.S. Government security clearance at the top secret level with top secret / SCI eligibility

Preferred

Experience applying BICSI standards (e.g., TDMM, 002, 005) within DoD or IC facilities

Experience serving as the technical reviewer or authority for telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure designs

Familiarity with telecom grounding, bonding, pathways, spaces, and separation requirements in secure facilities

Experience supporting high-density IT and C2 environments, including data center–like deployments within non-traditional facilities

Ability to operate independently as a senior technical authority while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines

In possession of the following certifications: BICSI Technician (TECH) or Installer 2 (INST2), Certified Telecommunications Project Manager (CTPM) – BICSI, Registered Information Communications Technology Professional (RICTP) – BICSI, Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA Facilities/Engineering-related certification