Security Technician 3 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Security Technician to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit, performing installation, maintenance, and commissioning of electronic security services for federal, local, and commercial clients.

The role requires up to 75% travel, a valid driver’s license, and Top Secret eligibility. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated IDS, ACS, CCTV systems across global deployments.

Qualifications

• Clearance/Citizen with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Requires valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel ~75% as required.
• Experience in electronics installation and maintenance across multiple systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electronic security systems including intrusion, access, and CCTV.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and inventories.
• Lead on-site software commissioning and testing.
• Document RFIs, project progress, and daily reports.
• Develop and manage project schedules; forecast labor hours.
• Mentor technicians and coordinate with supervisors.

Skills

Strong MS Excel

Written & Presentation Skills

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Clearance eligibility

Education

HS diploma or GED

Military Electronics Training

Electronics Technician program degree

Electrical Apprenticeship program

3 years additional electronics install/maintenance

Tools

IDS Systems

ACS Systems

CCTV Systems

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

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 a Security Technician 3 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (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 requirements. Performing inspections, evaluations, and inventory

• Participate in large, complex installation projects with limited supervision.
• Perform and document daily toolbox talks, ORMs, and safety audits.
• Installing and Maintain equipment at both the local and global level per design packages.
• Programming and Installation of head end equipment for Access Control, Intrusion Detection and CCTV systems.
• Troubleshooting and isolating both systems and/or hardware at both a local and global level.
• Lead the on-site software commissioning and testing.
• Lead inspections, evaluations, and inventory Performing Take off project drawings Create,
• Document and Track RFIs.
• Design assist and feedback
• Documenting daily reports and project progress.
• Communicating project and team member issues/concerns to management
• Create and manage Project schedule Integration of 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; Ability to obtain a Top Secret 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 to our policy
• 75% travel is required.

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

• 6+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs
• 3 years of the above experience must be focused in 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.

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
• 401k 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. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• 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.
• Possess 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.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $32.00 - USD $46.00 /Yr.