Network Technical Specialist 3 - Washington, DC

M.c.-Dean,-Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Tech Specialist 3 for the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit.

You will design, engineer, integrate, operate and maintain electronic security services for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets. The role requires government clearance eligibility, a strong background in installation, troubleshooting and testing of security systems, and the ability to work with field personnel and engineers on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements
• Provide support to the system administration team
• Troubleshoot systems and operating systems using advanced networking and admin knowledge
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and SOW documentation
• Coordinate with field personnel and engineering to discuss installation issues
• Perform on-site system support post deployment
• Interface with customers, vendors, and internal teams
• Document system performance and service request records

Skills

Top-Secret clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma with 10+ years experience

Associates with 8+ years experience

Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years experience

Master's Degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

Overview

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

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

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