Tech Specialist 2 - Moncks Corner, SC

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional and technical training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership training

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. seeks a Tech Specialist 2 in Moncks Corner, SC to support electronic security systems for diverse market sectors. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and significant experience in installation and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include analyzing system performance, customer communication, and providing technical support. M.C. Dean offers opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment, focused on engineering innovation and security solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with electronic security systems installation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Domestic travel capability required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements.
• Provide on-site system support post deployment.
• Communicate with customers and other stakeholders.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronic security systems

Networking principles

Customer communication

Technical documentation

System administration

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Tools

CCure 9000 Access Control System

FLIR VMS system

Microsoft SQL Server

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.

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.

Tech Specialist 2 – Overview

We are seeking a Tech Specialist 2 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements
• Provide support to the system administration and engineering team
• Using advanced knowledge of networking principals and system administration skills to troubleshoot systems and operating systems
• Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and system administrators
• Train system users and other system support personnel
• Analyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists for system changes
• Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions
• Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis
• Perform desktop hardware and operating system set‑up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updates
• Conduct in depth research and evaluate the research of Technical Specialists in order to evaluate existing and future systems
• Provide on site system support post deployment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Understand SOP and SOW documentation
• Ensure test lab equipment is maintained
• Interface with engineering team to ensure design efficiency
• Interface with internal and external customers demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills
• Conduct research and development of entire systems and analyze all interoperability and constructability scenarios
• Read blue prints, schematics and statements of work (SOW).
• Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issues
• Answer support calls to help field personnel and system administrators with any installation issues encountered on the job site
• Conduct research and development on new system manufacturers (i.e. access control, intrusion detection and closed circuit television systems).
• Perform all duties with minimal direct supervision

Education/Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or Associates with 6+ years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience
• Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends
• Ability to travel domestically

Desired Qualifications

• Agile / Scrum Project management experience
• Certification in CCure 9000 Access Control System
• Biometric systems experience
• Traka Key Management Systems experience
• Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems experience
• Automation / Ai / ML experience
• Certification in FLIR VMS system
• Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Server 2008 experience
• Install and load system operating software
• CCNA, A+, Network+ Certifications

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.

All information in this job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature of work to be performed. It is not designed to be all inclusive or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge and skills required of this position.