Tech Specialist 3 - Phoenix, AZ

M.c.-Dean,-Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Tech Specialist 3 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit in the Phoenix area.

You will lead and mentor technical teams, directly program and configure advanced security systems, and help expand service lines for federal, local, and commercial customers. The role demands strong experience with electronic security deployments, governance development, KPI/SLA reporting, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing electronic security systems
• Associates with 8+ years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years experience
• Master's Degree with 3+ years experience
• System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems
• Vendor certifications for electronic systems preferred
• 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 CONUS and OCONUS

Responsibilities

• Managing, leading and building technical teams and programs
• Directly working, programming and configuring security systems
• Developing security systems governance model - standards, playbooks and workflows
• Developing and expanding service lines
• Identifying new business opportunities that expand the scope
• Delivering and reporting on KPI, SLA and SLO performances
• Experience in programming and configuring fully federated security system deployments
• Interface regularly with customers, partner teams, key stakeholders and technical experts.
• Prepare and present quarterly business reports.
• Report weekly, monthly and quarterly project statuses and operational performance to key stakeholders.
• Suggest and plan program changes, enhancements, and overall improvements that align with the organizational strategy.
• Manage team member performance, needs, training and development.
• Manage all talent acquisitions and offboarding activities.
• Build and manage strategic goals and operational costs budgets.
• Coach, mentor, train and develop team members to reach their maximum potential.

Skills

Security systems programming

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Governance & workflows

KPI/SLA/SLO reporting

Federated deployments

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

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 Tech Specialist 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

• Managing, leading and building technical teams and programs
• Directly working, programming and configuring security systems
• Developing security systems governance model - standards, playbooks and workflows
• Developing and expanding service lines
• Identifying new business opportunities that expand the scope
• Delivering and reporting on KPI, SLA and SLO performances
• Experience in programming and configuring fully federated security system deployments
• Interface regularly with customers, partner teams, key stakeholders and technical experts.
• Prepare and present quarterly business reports.
• Report weekly, monthly and quarterly project statuses and operational performance to key stakeholders.
• Suggest and plan program changes, enhancements, and overall improvements that align with the organizational strategy.
• Manage team member performance, needs, training and development.
• Manage all talent acquisitions and offboarding activities.
• Build and manage strategic goals and operational costs budgets.
• Coach, mentor, train and develop team members to reach their maximum potential.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or
• Associates with 8+ years of experience or
• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years experience or
• Master's Degree with 3+ years experience
• System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions
• Vendor certifications for electronic systems preferred
• 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 CONUS and OCONUS

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.