Entry-Level Security Systems Specialist

M. C. Dean; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

401k plan

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Tech Specialist 1 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit. You will analyze system performance, support engineers, and troubleshoot networking and OS issues on federal, local, and commercial projects.

The role requires a high school diploma or associate degree with 4–6 years in security systems installation or testing, travel as needed, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of experience in installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or
• Associates with 4+ years of experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements
• Provide support to the system administration and engineering team
• Using advanced knowledge of networking principals and system administration skills to troubleshoot systems and operating systems
• Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and system administrators
• Train system users and other system support personnel
• Analyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists for system changes
• Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions
• Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis
• Perform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updates
• Conduct in depth research and evaluate the research of Technical Specialists in order to evaluate existing and future systems
• Provide on site system support post deployment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Understand SOP and SOW documentation
• Ensure test lab equipment is maintained
• Interface with engineering team to ensure design efficiency
• Interface with internal and external customers demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills
• Conduct research and development of entire systems and analyze all interoperability and constructability scenarios
• Read blue prints, schematics and statements of work (SOW).
• Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issues
• Answer support calls to help field personnel and system administrators with any installation issues encountered on the job site
• Conduct research and development on new system manufacturers (i.e. access control, intrusion detection and closed circuit television systems).
• Perform all duties with minimal direct supervision

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a Tech Specialist 1 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit. You will analyze system performance, support engineers, and troubleshoot networking and OS issues on federal, local, and commercial projects.

The role requires a high school diploma or associate degree with 4–6 years in security systems installation or testing, travel as needed, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow.