Network Administrator 2 - Annapolis Junction, MD

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,640 - 135,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is looking for a Network Administrator 2 in Annapolis, Maryland. The role involves planning, installation, and troubleshooting of complex networks for high-growth markets. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with active TS/SCI clearance, and required experience varies based on education. The position offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment focused on innovation and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day planning and installation of complex networks.
• Manage user accounts and access privileges.
• Monitor network performance and test for weaknesses.
• Support installation and troubleshooting of network equipment.

Skills

Routing protocols

Switching technologies

LAN/WAN media & protocols

Firewall configuration & protocols

Communication skills

Time management

Organization skills

Experience in network technologies

User support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience

Associate’s Degree and 6+ years of experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8+ years of experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Visio

MS PowerPoint

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

CompTIA Network+

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.

Overview

Join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit as a Network Administrator 2. 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

• Support the day‑to‑day planning, installation, configuration, testing, operation, analysis and documentation of complex networks.
• Support network documentation and establishing & maintaining user accounts, user access privileges and security policies.
• Perform scheduled network status checks, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Support planning and implementation of high and low speed LAN connections.
• Support planning and implementation of VPN solutions, including site‑to‑site VPNs built between hardware based firewalls.
• Support management of hardware firmware revisions, testing latest firmware revisions on current configurations, and deploying when deemed appropriate.
• Support configuration of common network equipment for operation.
• Collaborate with Security System Technicians on connectivity requirements and procedures.
• Support troubleshooting of common network equipment.
• Document common network equipment configurations and settings.
• Support integration of new technologies into existing high and low speed networks.
• Audit network component hardware and software changes.
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weakness.
• Support installation and troubleshooting of common enterprise class network equipment including firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Support installation and troubleshooting of fiber cross connects to existing backbone cabling.
• Support a flexible on‑call schedule.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship, U.S. Citizenship, and other eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to domestic and international locations.
• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ Years of progressive experience.
  • Associate’s Degree and 6+ Years of progressive experience.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8+ Years of progressive experience.
• Some experience implementing various network technologies and end‑user support.
• Experience in routing protocols, switching technologies, LAN/WAN media & protocols, and firewall configuration & protocols.
• Familiarity with Information Assurance concepts and requirements.
• Current certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or higher (e.g., Sec+).
• Strong communication, time management, and organization skills.
• Experience working independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.

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 and local office management.

Benefits Package

• 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 to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms.
• Listen to and understand information presented in spoken words.
• Communicate information in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information 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 $135,960.00 /Yr.