ESS Technology Specialist 3 (Tech Specialist 3)

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an ESS Tech Specialist 3 in Tysons, VA. The role requires SECRET clearance with potential TOP SECRET/SCI eligibility, and hands-on experience in Windows Server, AD, GPOs, and networking. You will work with engineers to support cyber-physical systems on mission-critical projects.

Responsibilities include server builds, virtualization with Hyper-V, and creating system documentation; expect travel up to 50% CONUS/OCONUS and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Requires ACTIVE SECRET clearance with ability to obtain TOP SECRET/SCI.
• Extensive experience with Windows Server, AD, GPOs, and system administration.
• Strong networking, cybersecurity knowledge, and ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot a wide variety of technical issues in the field with diverse project teams.
• Perform server builds, AD configuration, and server administration tasks.
• Document systems in Visio and maintain hardware/software lists in Excel; develop SOPs.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

GPOs

Networking (L2/L3)

Cybersecurity basics

Education

High School Diploma with 10+ yrs experience

Associates / Bachelor's / Master's (optional)

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

Hyper-V

Visio

Management Framework/CLI

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.

Responsibilities

The ESS Tech Specialist 3 will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Ability to troubleshoot a wide variety of technical issues in the field; this is a technical assistance position first and foremost and requires a willingness and ability to respond to site issues as a priority and work with a wide variety of project teams, clients, and internal representatives.
• Fluency with Windows Server operating systems, including server builds, Active Directory configuration including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), systems administration, troubleshooting, and extensive experience with Windows Server Roles and Features.
• Database administration in a SQL Server environment including use of Management Studio
• Experience with ancillary technologies for Windows Server including Hyper-V virtualization, storage management, and server failover and clustering
• Ability to analyze system performance, troubleshoot system performance issues, resolve system problems, and recommend improvements
• Strong foundational networking skills for Layer 2 / 3 in a Cisco or Juniper environment, firewall exception rules and access control list (ACL) creation and management
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, ACAS vulnerability scanning, and general Cybersecurity principles
• Experience working with design engineers and system administrators
• Ability to work directly with end user representatives in a professional setting
• Ability to produce system documentation including system logicals and information flow diagrams in Visio; hardware / software lists in Excel; and generate SOPs and other documentation in MS Word
• Knowledge of basic cabling types used for communication and security systems as well as basics of electronics technology
• Ability to provide basic system training for users and other system support personnel
• Conduct in depth research and evaluate the research of Technical Specialists in order to evaluate existing and future systems
• Onsite system support including post deployment support
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work as part of a design engineering team
• Ability to understand SOP and SOW documentation
• Maintaining enterprise and Cloud lab environments
• Interfacing with internal and external customers demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills
• Conducting research and development of entire systems and analyze all interoperability and constructability scenarios\
• Reading engineering designs, schematics, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Ability to coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to resolve any potential installation issues
• Answer support calls to help field personnel and system administrators with any installation issues encountered on the job site
• Conducting research and development on new system manufacturers including Access Control Systems (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems as well as underlying support infrastructure (server technology, PC hardware, LAN/WAN technologies, firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.
• Ability to perform all duties with minimal direct supervision

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;

ACTIVE SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance REQUIRED

Requirements

• High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or
• Associates with 8+ years of experience or
• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years experience or
• Master's Degree with 3+ years experience
• System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions
• Vendor certifications for electronic systems preferred
• 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
• Travel up to 50%

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
• 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 $104,240.00 - USD $130,300.00 /Yr.