IT /ICT Designer (Buildings)

General Matter•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$90,000 - $175,000

About The Position

As a Specialist IT/ICT Designer , you will play a pivotal role in designing the secure digital backbone of a state-of-the-art enrichment facility from concept through commission. You will design, analyze, and implement high-security Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems that meet stringent government regulatory requirements for classified data handling, physical security, and TEMPEST/TSG compliance. You will work on a greenfield and brownfield projects, collaborating with architects, electrical engineers, and security specialists to develop detailed telecommunications and network infrastructure designs. This is an exciting opportunity to solve complex connectivity problems at scale, managing secure network distribution within a dynamic, high-stakes industrial environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
8+ years of industry experience in ICT/Telecommunications design or Low Voltage systems.
RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
5+ years in professional settings specifically focused on secure facility design, SCIF construction, or government classified data environments.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to meet project milestones.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of exceptional ability in designing complex, high-reliability network infrastructures for the AEC industry.
Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment requiring a resourceful approach to complete secure facility designs within tight timeframes.
In-depth knowledge of physical security integration, including Access Control (ACS) and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) for restricted areas.
Expertise in BIM/Revit workflows specifically for telecommunications and low-voltage modeling.
Prior experience with data centers or high-density computing environments where uptime and security are mission-critical.
Knowledge of TEMPEST/EMSEC countermeasures and shielded enclosure design.

Responsibilities

Design and develop detailed ICT and low-voltage systems, including classified/unclassified network distribution (SIPR/NIPR/JWICS or equivalent), secure server rooms, and telecommunications spaces.
Prepare design packages up to Permit level in Revit, ensuring seamless integration of horizontal cabling, backbone pathways, and rack elevations.
Own the design and coordination of specialized shielding, secure containment (PDS), and grounding systems required for restricted government data networks.
Coordinate pathway requirements (conduits, cable trays, and underground duct banks) with structural and mechanical disciplines to ensure system survivability and separation.
Ensure compliance and code review utilizing BICSI standards, TIA/EIA, and specific government security overlays (e.g., ICD 705, NISPOM, or UFC requirements for classified facilities).
Collaborate with MEP and Nuclear engineers to ensure facility power budgets, cooling requirements, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) mitigations are met for sensitive IT equipment.
Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis for network infrastructure and signal integrity issues during the commissioning phase.