Electronics Technician 4 - Security Systems (NOVA/DC Metro Area)

M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 49,593 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electronics Technician 4 to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit in the Washington, DC area.

The role focuses on installing, integrating, and maintaining electronic security services including intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, and CCTV systems for federal, local, and commercial clients. Qualified candidates will have 8+ years in electronics installation, 3 years in security systems, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance on multiple systems and customer programs.
• 3 years of the above focusing on electronic security systems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electronic security systems; perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Lead teams on large complex installation projects with limited supervision.
• Document daily reports, project progress and RFIs; manage project schedule and resources.
• Program and install head-end equipment for access control, intrusion detection and CCTV systems.
• Travel up to 50% and mentor technicians across local and global levels.

Skills

Electronics installation

Project leadership

MS Office

Education

HS diploma or GED

Electronics technician program graduate

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office

Security system software

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 an Electronics Technician 4 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.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for installing and maintaining electronic security systems, performing preventive maintenance, inspections, evaluations, and inventory.

• Leading teams on large complex installation projects with limited supervision.
• Leading and documenting daily toolbox talks, ORMs and safety audits.
• Installing and maintaining equipment at both local and global levels per design packages.
• Programming and installation of head‑end equipment for access control, intrusion detection and CCTV systems.
• Troubleshooting and isolating systems and/or hardware at local and global levels.
• Lead the on‑site software commissioning and testing.
• Lead inspections, evaluations, and inventory, performing take‑off project drawings and creating documentation.
• Document and track RFIs.
• Design assistance and feedback.
• Document daily reports and project progress.
• Communicate project and team member issues/concerns to management.
• Create and manage project schedule.
• Integrate IDS, ACS and CCTV systems.
• Forecast and manage project labor hours.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and subordinates.
• Guide and mentor technicians.

Qualifications

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. No clearance is required.

Key Requirements:

• 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 our policy.

Education:

• HS diploma or GED.
• Military electronics training (minimum 720 classroom hours) or
• Graduation from an accredited electronics technician program or
• Graduation from an electrical apprenticeship program.
• An additional three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities.

Required Progressive Experience:

• 8+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs.
• 3 years of the above experience focused on electronic security systems.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills is a plus.
• Must be able to travel 50%.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications:

• Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems (CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems, Airphone, FFT, DIVAR, Windows operating systems & certifications and experience in installation of said systems).

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 off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Military reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.

Abilities:

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• 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.
• Possesses 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.
• Can tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Applies general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combines pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Sees details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $36.00 - $60.00 /hr.