Data Center Security Installation Commissioning Specialist (Tech Specialist 2) - Sterling, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,640 - 113,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

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

The role involves interpreting drawings, configuring devices, troubleshooting field issues, and leading commissioning activities with the customer’s testing agent. Qualifications include 8+ years with a high school diploma or 6+ years with an Associate’s degree, and the ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or
• Associate’s Degree with 6+ years of experience
• Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and programming sheets, configure devices to behave as specified, troubleshoot issues in the field and pass acceptance testing.
• Pre‑test 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 IP addressing for cameras, uploading firmware to access control boards, uploading configuration files to Cisco switches, and using access control software.
• Troubleshoot security field devices including cameras, access‑controlled doors, network switches.
• Lead system commissioning activities with customer’s testing agent.

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.

Position Overview

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 the 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.

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, configure devices to behave as specified, troubleshoot issues in the field and resolve them to pass acceptance testing.

• Pre‑test 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.

Job Site Location

Sterling, Virginia

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) 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 $90,640.00 - USD $113,320.00 /Yr.