Data Center Security Installation Commissioning Specialist (Tech Specialist 2)

M.C. Dean; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean's Security and Electronic Systems (SES) team in Charleston, SC seeks a Data Center Security Installation Commissioning Specialist to lead the commissioning and field installation of electronic security systems for federal, local and commercial clients.

The role requires interpreting drawings, configuring devices, and coordinating testing with customers. You will perform site surveys, document conditions in Bluebeam, and troubleshoot field devices.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting drawings and programming sheets.
• Ability to configure field devices to match specifications.
• Troubleshooting field equipment and passing acceptance testing.
• Comfort working at a data center site, including lifting up to 50 lbs and ladder work.
• Data center experience is a plus.
• Software House CCure access control certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pretest electronic security equipment before deploying to the field.
• Audit security drawings prior to installation activities.
• Site surveys and documentation in Bluebeam.
• Configure field devices (IP addresses, firmware, access control) and update configs.
• Troubleshoot security field devices (cameras, doors, switches).
• Lead commissioning activities with customer testing agents.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Device configuration

Field troubleshooting

Security installation

Tools

Bluebeam

Cisco switches

Access control software

CCure certification (plus)

Job description

Overview

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.

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.