Electronics Technician 3 - Washington, DC
M.C. Dean, Inc.
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Job summary
M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Technician 3 to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit.
You will install and maintain electronic security services including access control, intrusion detection, CCTV, and related IT systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. Role involves night shift and potential travel. Requires Top Secret clearance eligibility, valid driver’s license, and 6+ years in electronics installation/maintenance with 3+ years in security systems.
Qualifications
- Clearance/citizen type: U.S. Citizenship for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Travel may be required.
- HS diploma or GED and electronics-related training/certification or 3 years of related experience.
- Experience in electronics installation and maintenance.
- 3+ years on electronic security systems.
Responsibilities
- Install and maintain electronic security systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
- Program head-end equipment for Access Control, IDS, CCTV.
- Troubleshoot system and hardware issues; remote and local.
- On-site software commissioning and testing.
- Manage access control systems and configurations.
- Test integrations and credentials; document results.
- Train users and prepare materials; ensure operational readiness.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
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.
About 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.
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.
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.
You will be responsible for installing and maintaining electronic security systems, performing preventive maintenance requirements, and conducting inspections, evaluations, and inventory. Essential responsibilities and activities include but are not limited to:
- Conducting and documenting daily toolbox talks.
- Programming head-end equipment for Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and CCTV systems.
- Troubleshooting and isolating system and hardware issues at both a local and global level.
- Providing on-site software commissioning and testing.
- Performing inspections, evaluations, and inventory.
- Managing and monitoring access control systems within the Bosch Intrusion Detection System (IDS), including configuring permissions, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with security policies.
- Testing access control, database, and system integrations, including credentials, access levels, and visitor workflows.
- Training users on system components by preparing materials, supporting workshops, and ensuring operational readiness.
- Documenting preventive maintenance, test results, calibrations, and performance metrics.
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; Active Top Secret clearance is required with ability to obtain a SCI.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy.
- HS diploma or GED; and one of the following:
- Military Electronics Training (minimum 720 classroom hours), or
- Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program, or
- Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program, or
- An additional three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities.
- 6+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs.
- 3+ years of the above experience must be focused on electronic security systems.
- Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
- Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills are a plus.
- This position may require travel.
- Available to work Night Shift — Friday–Sunday, 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- Software House CCure 9000 Enterprise Architecture MAS
- Software House CCure 9000 Enterprise Architecture SAS
- Software House CCure 9000 Advanced Integrator
- Bosch BVMS Technical Certification
- Bosch IDS Certification
- Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems.
- Experience with:
- Identiv/Hirsch Velocity
- Bosch Radionics
- Bosch CCTV
- Bosch BVMS
- Aiphone Intercom Systems
- FFT
- DIVAR
- Windows operating systems and related certifications
- Lenel OnGuard Enterprise Security System certification (1000 and 2000)
- 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.
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
- The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
- Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
- Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
- Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
- Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
- May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
- Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
USD $32.00 - USD $46.42 /Hr.
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