System Administrator 1

M.C. Dean; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Tysons, VA is seeking a System Administrator 1 to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit. You will administer cloud-based Infralink platforms, manage access, ensure uptime, and support end users across federal, local, and commercial customers.

Candidates may have a BS with 0+ years or a HS diploma with 6+ years; required skills include Windows patching, basic networking, and IT documentation. Travel up to 25% and flexible shifts may be needed.

Qualifications

• Requires progressive system administrator experience in triage and problem resolution.
• Demonstrated understanding of Windows patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Basic networking knowledge (VLANs and routing).
• Reliable attendance at customer sites and flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to end users in accessing and using IT systems.
• Answer Help desk calls and triage issues; escalate when needed.
• Document troubleshooting steps and maintain incident tickets.
• Monitor enterprise system status and notify senior admins as required.
• Support Windows OS setup, imaging, and antivirus updates.
• Contribute to SOPs and technical documentation.

Skills

Travel up to 25%

Office software

Documentation

Time management

Education

BS degree + 0+ years

HS diploma + 6+ years

Tools

Windows patching

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

We are seeking a System Administrator 1 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

What you’ll do:

The Infralink System Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, configuration, and health of the organization's cloud-based Infralink platforms. The role ensures platform uptime, configuration accuracy, and compliance; manages user access and licensing; troubleshoots and resolves platform issues; and maintains the documentation that supports both administrators and end users. The administrator works cross-functionally with IT, Product, Security, and DevOps teams and serves as an escalation-capable technical resource for platform-related issues.

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide assistance to end users in accessing and using IT systems.

• Answer Help desk phone calls; triage initial phone calls providing support and determine when escalation is required.

• Utilize technology-based problem tracking system (i.e., ticketing system) to document helpdesk phone calls; document troubleshooting steps prior to completing ticket and or escalating to next level of support.

• Monitor Enterprise system status for problems such as network outages and or degraded services; provide initial troubleshoot notify proper Sr. Level administrators when required.

• Support daily operations to include monitoring and reviewing system logs.

• Support configuration and management of Windows operating systems and install/load operating system software.

• Support desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updates.

• Support application of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to Windows based operating systems (servers and workstations).

• Support installation, configuration, and maintenance of 3rd party applications.

• Performs root cause analysis on significant issues at appropriate level of support.

• Support preventive maintenance actions including system back-ups, error log reviews, database size analysis, and integrity checks.

• Contribute to technical documentation such as standard operating procedures (SOP) and as builds for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Perform all duties under direct supervision.

SaaS Platform Administration

Administer and monitor cloud-based SaaS platforms, ensuring uptime, configuration accuracy, and compliance. Manage user access, permissions, and application settings. Ensure system health and reliability through proactive checks and alerts.

Ticketing and Incident Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for technical support issues and requests. Monitor, triage, and resolve service desk tickets in a timely manner. Escalate complex incidents to appropriate technical teams and follow through on resolution.

User Support and Documentation

Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support to end users regarding system access, performance, and general usage. Develop and maintain knowledge base articles, how-to guides, and internal support documentation. Deliver training or onboarding support for users as needed

Qualifications

Ability to travel up to 25%

Education/Experience:

• BS degree and 0+ Years of progressive experience or

• HS Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ Years of progressive experience

• Requires some system administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, implementing new workstations, and system extensions.

• Demonstrated understanding of Windows patching and vulnerability remediation.

• Basic knowledge of large-scale networking, VLANS and routing.

• Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer.

• Requires the ability to work flexible shifts that include nights, weekends, holidays and on-call as needed.

• Requires minimum of IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+).

• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.

• Able to use 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 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:

• 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 $75,520.00 - USD $94,400.00 /Yr.