Overview

Your Future at M.C. Dean

We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities. This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join forces with more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together, we transform the way complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained–enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

 

We are seeking a Electronic Security Technical Specialist 1 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets. 

Responsibilities

The Tech Specialist 1 will demonstrate the following capabilities:

Analyze system performance and recommend improvementsProvide support to the system administration and engineering teamUsing advanced knowledge of networking principals and system administration skills to troubleshoot systems and operating systemsCommunicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and system administratorsTrain system users and other system support personnelAnalyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists for system changesTroubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actionsOrganize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysisPerform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updatesConduct in depth research and evaluate the research of Technical Specialists in order to evaluate existing and future systemsProvide on site system support post deploymentRead and interpret engineering drawingsUnderstand SOP and SOW documentationEnsure test lab equipment is maintainedInterface with engineering team to ensure design efficiencyInterface with internal and external customers demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skillsConduct research and development of entire systems and analyze all interoperability and constructability scenariosRead blue prints, schematics and statements of work (SOW).Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issuesAnswer support calls to help field personnel and system administrators with any installation issues encountered on the job siteConduct research and development on new system manufacturers (i.e. access control, intrusion detection and closed circuit television systems).Perform all duties with minimal direct supervision
Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain a security clearance at the level of secret.

 

Position / Candidate Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems orAssociates with 4+ years of experienceReliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customerAbility to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekendsAbility to travel CONUS and OCONUS 

What we offer:

A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

A competitive salaryMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursement401k Retirement PlanMilitary Reserve pay offsetPaid maternity leave

Abilities:

Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.Sitting for extended periods of time.Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.Identify and understand the speech of another person.