Tech Specialist 3 - Tysons, VA

M.c.-Dean,-Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 104,240 - 130,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Tech Specialist 3 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit in Tysons, VA.

The role focuses on designing, integrating, and supporting electronic security services including intrusion, access control, video surveillance, and IT systems across federal, local, and commercial customers. The position requires extensive system administration and security experience, with operations support on-site and strong collaboration with engineering teams to ensure design

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience in electronic security systems.
• Associates with 8+ years of experience or
• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years experience or
• Master's Degree with 3+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements
• Provide support to the system administration team
• Troubleshoot systems and operating systems using advanced networking and admin skills
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and SOP/SOW documentation
• Coordinate with field personnel and engineering teams to resolve installation issues
• Oversee system design reviews and provide technical guidance to design teams
• Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in technology and architecture
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and turnover activities
• Ensure test lab equipment is maintained and documented

Skills

System Administration

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's 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

• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements
• Provide support to the system administration 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
• 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
• System Design and Oversight: Reviewing security system designs and providing technical guidance to design teams
• Risk Assessments: Conducting assessments of locations to identify vulnerabilities in technology, hardware, and architecture.
• Scope Development: Creating detailed scopes of work for intrusion alarms, electronic access control, video management systems, custom CCTV installations, and locking door hardware
• Planning and Execution: Developing project schedules and resource plans, tracking progress, and resolving issues to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Installation and Configuration: Overseeing system setup by coordinating with security integrators, construction teams, and external vendors.
• Commissioning and Turnover: Managing system testing, acceptance, and stakeholder training for intrusion, access control, and VMS operations.
• Compliance and Communication: Ensuring adherence to local regulations and privacy standards, and providing regular status updates on project progress and budget.

Qualifications

Education/Position Requirements:

• 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

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 $104,240.00 - USD $130,300.00 /Yr.