Senior Security Systems Engineer — Clearance Eligible

M.c.-Dean,-Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, an engineering leader in security and electronic systems, seeks an Engineer 4 to join the SES unit. The role focuses on system programming, network infrastructure, and security solutions for federal, local, and commercial customers.

A SECRET clearance is required at the outset. Responsibilities include designing, installing, and maintaining high-performance computing and security systems, plus contributing to documentation and optimization efforts across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the specified fields with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Security+ certification required within 6 months.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET Clearance is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system documentation and maintenance records; generate status reports.
• Stay current on industry trends and products (4–6 hours weekly).
• Perform staging and setup for project support and self-instruction.
• Install and configure networks based on an IDP to meet customer needs.
• Research equipment from multiple manufacturers to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Design Department to fix design problems.
• Suggest process improvements and cost savings for future installs.
• Support a large-scale HPC center: install/manage systems, peripherals, and interfaces.
• Provide designs for automation systems including materials lists.
• Create user guidelines for custom programs and applications.
• Work in a lab environment to learn IT and ESS systems.

Skills

Clearance eligibility

Oral and written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

MS Office skills

Travel readiness

Security+ within 6 months

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline

Job description

M.C. Dean, an engineering leader in security and electronic systems, seeks an Engineer 4 to join the SES unit. The role focuses on system programming, network infrastructure, and security solutions for federal, local, and commercial customers.

A SECRET clearance is required at the outset. Responsibilities include designing, installing, and maintaining high-performance computing and security systems, plus contributing to documentation and optimization efforts across projects.