Data Center Security Installation Commissioning Specialist (Tech Specialist 2)

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

Disability insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Security Installation Commissioning Specialist for a Columbus, Ohio project site.

The role involves interpreting drawings, programming sheets, configuring devices, and leading commissioning activities with the customer’s testing agent. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in electronic security systems, field installation, and troubleshooting. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with occasional night and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years installing, troubleshooting, and/or testing electronic security systems; or an Associate degree with 6+ years experience.
• Reliable attendance at customer sites during work hours is required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Pretest electronic security equipment before deployment.
• Audit security drawings prior to installation.
• Survey sites and document conditions in Bluebeam.
• Configure field devices (IP addresses on cameras, firmware on access control boards, Cisco switches, door access software).
• Troubleshoot field devices (cameras, doors, switches).
• Lead system commissioning activities with customer testing agents.

Skills

Electronic security systems

Field installation & testing

Troubleshooting

Bluebeam

Cisco switches

Education

High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years experience

Associates with 6+ years experience

Tools

Bluebeam

Cisco switches

Access control software

CCure (cert)

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.

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

Job Site Location: Columbus, Ohio. 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.

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

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 salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time offTuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid 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.

Pay Range

USD $81,000.00 - USD $102,000.00 /Yr.