Network Specialist 4 - Laughlin AFB, TX

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Randolph Air Force Base (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. seeks a Network Specialist 4 to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) Business Unit.

You will design, install, test, and maintain secure network systems for federal, local, and commercial customers, with a focus on intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance. This role supports the US Air Force Education and Training Center. Ideal candidates have DoD Secret clearance and a strong background in IT/network engineering, system design, and security

Qualifications

• DoD Secret clearance is REQUIRED.
• High School Diploma with 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems.
• Associates with 10+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience.
• Master's Degree with 5+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Survey reports measurement results to more senior personnel and management.
• Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
• Assist senior network engineers to identify and resolve network security issues.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex network problems.
• Perform preventative maintenance including security updates and upgrades.
• Support 24/7 on-call schedule.
• Document crucial working procedures and troubleshoot network operations.
• Work with project managers to meet expectations for network tasks.

Skills

ITIL concepts

Network design

Security awareness

System architecture

Problem solving

Documentation

Cisco/Aruba/Juniper knowledge

CLI/wireshark/Putty

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Juniper

Arista

Visio

Wireshark

Putty

CLI

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

We are seeking a Network Specialist 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. This position is in support of the US Air Force Education and Training Center.

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

Technical

• Survey reports measurement results in actionable form to more senior personnel and management.
• Conduct surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.

Design

• Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
• Work closely with the field engineers to simulate expected system level performance and provide quick feedback on potential improvement.
• Assist senior network engineers to identify and resolve network security issues.
• Support network designs for each SLA classification.
• Support design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
• Assist senior engineers in preparation of designs, including narrative design documents, system subsystems (CAD, panels, layouts, wiring, hardware, communications).
• Prepare specifications, perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
• Comment on resolution testing & commission review / approval of test plans (safety, risk, manufacturability).
• Author test plans, lead / supervise testing activities.
• Author testing / commissioning procedures.
• Prepare test reports.
• Commission deployed systems.
• Develop test fixtures and simulation devices, generate standard PITCO plans and procedures.

Service & Maintenance

• Troubleshoot and debug complex network problems and recommend operational efficiency improvements.
• Perform preventative maintenance (software/hardware/firmware upgrades) including security updates, performance upgrades and schedule maintenance.
• Originate and submit maintenance plan and provide roll-back plan.
• Serve as backup for team members during paid time off.
• Perform hardware/software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
• Support 24/7 on-call schedule.

System Analysis And Reporting

• Document crucial working procedures and troubleshoot network operations.
• Employ moderate understanding of network administration as related to business operations.
• Assist team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate network/telecom issues.
• Interpret and analyze results versus established benchmarks and goals.
• Work with project managers to meet expectations for network tasks.
• Complete project tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines.
• Contribute to own team and closely related teams through quality and accuracy of output.
• Perform research on available technologies and products as needed by Operations or Project managers.

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. DoD Secret clearance is REQUIRED.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems.
• Associates with 10+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience.
• Master's Degree with 5+ years experience.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) concepts.
• Understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions.
• Knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools and philosophies, and the ability to design an organization’s network infrastructure and services.
• Knowledge of system development methodology, project management, system architecture and analytical/problem solving skills.

Communication Skills

• Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients and other network/system stakeholders.
• Ability to establish working relationships with others outside area of expertise.

Behavioral Skills

• Ability to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures in a demanding environment.
• Must be a resourceful, self-starter, flexible, pro‑active, solution‑oriented, and customer‑oriented.
• Preferred Experience:
• Reading network and connectivity schematics and plans.
• Network system startup, configuration, and calibration.
• Testing and troubleshooting.
• Use of basic electrical and machinist hand tools.
• Use of testing, calibration, or industry‑specific tools and software (spectrum analyzer, cable tester, alignment tool).
• Ticketing and monitoring toolsets.
• Knowledge of one or more IT/Network platform, such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or Arista.
• Standard Network Software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc).
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity and STIG applications to network 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.

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.