Data Center Security Installation Commissioning Specialist (Tech Specialist 2)

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Security Installation Commissioning Specialist to join the Security and Electronic Systems unit.

This role involves delivering electronic security installation projects, interpreting drawings, configuring devices, and leading commissioning activities at a Charleston, South Carolina site. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with security systems installation, field troubleshooting, and the ability to coordinate with customers and testing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years of installation, troubleshooting, and/or testing electronic security systems.
• Associate degree with 6+ years of experience in similar roles is also acceptable.
• Reliable customer-site attendance and flexible scheduling, including nights/weekends, are required.
• Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS.

Responsibilities

• Pretest electronic security equipment before field deployment.
• Audit security drawings for quality prior to installation.
• Conduct site surveys and document conditions in Bluebeam.
• Configure field devices: IP camera addresses, firmware on access control boards, and switches.
• Use access control software to configure door access devices.
• Troubleshoot cameras, doors, and network switches in the field.
• Markup drawings and update device configurations in documentation.
• Lead system commissioning activities with the customer’s testing agent.
• Support multiple project tasks concurrently.
• Exposure to data center environments is a plus.
• CCure access control certification is a plus.
• Must be able to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Interpret drawings

Configure devices

Troubleshoot security devices

Bluebeam knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED + 8+ years experience

Associates degree + 6+ years experience

Tools

Bluebeam

Cisco switches

CCure access control

Job description

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking a Data Center Security Installation Commissioning Specialist (Tech Specialist 2) 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

As a Data Center Security Installation Commissioning Specialist, you will be a key member in the delivery of electronic security installation projects. You should understand how to interpret drawings and programming sheets. You should be able to configure devices to behave as specified. You should be able to troubleshoot issues in the field and resolve them to pass acceptance testing.

Job Site Location: Charleston, South Carolina

• Position is located at the construction project site.

Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:

• Pretest electronic security equipment before deploying to the field.


• Perform quality audit of security drawings prior to starting installation activities.


• Perform site surveys of customer sites and document conditions in Bluebeam.


• Configure field devices including:
  
  
  
  • Applying IP addresses to cameras
  
  
  • Uploading firmware to access control boards
  
  
  • Uploading configuration files to Cisco switches
  
  
  • Using access control software to configure door access control devices
  
  
  
  


• Troubleshoot security field devices including cameras, access-controlled doors, network switches.


• Markup drawings with Bluebeam.


• Update programming sheets with device configuration data.


• Lead system commissioning activities with customer’s testing agent.


• Support multiple project tasks concurrently.


• Experience working in a data center is a plus.


• Software House CCure access control certification is a plus.


• Must be physically able to work on ladders.


• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or


• Associates with 6+ years of experience


• Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer


• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends


• Ability 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.

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.