Technical Specialist 2 - Washington, DC

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,640 - 113,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean seeks a Tech Specialist 2 in its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit to analyze and improve system performance, support engineering teams, and troubleshoot complex electronic security networks.

The role involves on-site deployment, coordination with field personnel, and occasional travel. Applicants should have strong experience in security systems, networking, and system administration, with flexibility for nights/weekends and readiness to obtain a public trust.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with extensive installation/troubleshooting experience in electronic security systems.
• Associates degree with several years of field experience is acceptable.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS as required.
• Flexible schedule including some nights and weekends.
• U.S. Citizenship or ability to obtain a public trust is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements.
• Provide support to system administration and engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot networking and OS issues across multiple platforms.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and SOW documents; coordinate with field personnel.
• Conduct on-site system support post deployment and ensure design efficiency.

Skills

Networking principles

System administration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years experience

Associates with 6+ years experience

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.

Overview

About 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 2 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 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

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 public trust required.

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
• 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.

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 $90,640.00 - USD $113,300.00 /Yr.