Network Technical Specialist 3 - Washington, DC
M.C. Dean, Inc.
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Active Top‑Secret clearance required.
- 5+ years progressive experience in IT solutions.
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, and PaloAlto networks.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain network services and devices.
- Conduct surveys and inspections of client sites.
- Assist in troubleshooting complex network problems.
Skills
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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 7,000 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.
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 Network Technical Specialist 3 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.
- Survey reports measurement results in actionable form to more senior personnel and management.
- Conduct surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
- Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
- Work closely with the field engineers to simulate expected system level performance and provide quick feedback on potential improvement.
- Assist senior network engineers to identify and resolve network security issues.
- Develop network designs for each SLA classification.
- Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
- Assist Senior Engineers in preparation of designs, including: Narrative Design Documents, Systems Designs, Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / Hardware / Communications).
- Preparation of specifications, perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
- Comment resolution testing & commissioning review / approval of test plans (Safety / Risk / Manufacturability).
- Author test plans, lead and supervise testing activities.
- Author testing / commissioning procedures.
- Preparation of test reports.
- Commissioning of deployed systems.
- Development of test fixtures and simulation devices; generates standard PITCO plans and procedures.
- Design and perform complete system integration test.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex network problems and recommend operational efficiency improvements.
- Preventative maintenance (software/hardware/firmware upgrades) including security updates, performance upgrades and schedule maintenance.
- Originate and submit maintenance plan and provide rollback plan.
- Serves as backup for team members during paid time off.
- Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
- Documents the crucial working procedures and troubleshooting of network operations.
- Employ moderate understanding of network administration as related to business operations.
- Assist team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate Network/Telecom issues.
- Interpret and analyze results versus established benchmarks and goals.
- Work with project managers to meet expectations for Network tasks.
- Complete project tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines.
- Contribute to own team and closely related teams through quality and accuracy of output.
- Perform research on available technologies and products as needed by the Operations or Project managers.
- Prepare cost estimates and supporting documents for projects.
- Assist senior engineers in preparation of bids and proposals, cost estimates and supporting documentation; pricing of change orders.
- Assist in developing and adapting documents, procedures, and formal processes for the Network Engineering team members to accomplish company project planning (PKOM’s and gate checks).
- Collaborate with other disciplines to define work / interfaces.
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; active Top‑Secret clearance is required with ability to obtain an SCI clearance.
- High School Diploma + 10 years of experience required or
- Associate's Degree + 8 years of experience or
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or a related discipline – 5+ years progressive experience.
- Understanding of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) concepts.
- Moderate understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions.
- Moderate knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools and philosophies, and the ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services.
- Moderate knowledge of system development methodology, project management, system architecture and analytical/problem‑solving skills.
- Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients and other network/system stakeholders.
- Ability to establish working relationships with others outside area of expertise.
- Must be able to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures and demanding environment.
- Must be a resourceful self‑starter, flexible, pro‑active, solution‑oriented and customer‑oriented.
- Experience in reading network and connectivity schematics and plans.
- Experience in reading network installation schematics and plans.
- Experience in network system startup, configuration, and calibration.
- Experience in testing and troubleshooting.
- Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools.
- Experience using testing, calibration, or industry‑specific tools and software (spectrum analyzer, cable tester, alignment tool).
- Experience in computer networks.
- Experience with ticketing and monitoring toolset.
- Experience in one or more IT/Network platform, such as: Cisco, AllenBradley, Juniper, PaloAlto, NetGear, etc.
- Experience in one or more network related hardware and software.
- Standard network software: Visio, Wireshark, PuTTY, CLI, etc.
- 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.
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Pay Range
USD $104,240.00 - USD $156,360.00 /Yr.
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