Unofficial M.C. Dean
Physical Security System Administrator 4 - Chantilly, VA with Security Clearance
Unofficial M.C. Dean, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
Physical Security System Administrator 4 – Chantilly, VA – With Security Clearance
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 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.
Responsibilities
Monitor, maintain and test critical systems such as Physical Access Control, CCTV, PSIM and other Integrated Electronic Security Systems.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate multiple physical security systems, ensuring cohesive operation across the enterprise.
Optimize system performance: apply patches and updates, monitor logs, proactively identify and address issues to minimize downtime.
Support accreditation of systems, maintain documentation, perform audits and address compliance‑related issues.
Create and manage autonomous workflows and scripts to improve operational efficiency across our physical security infrastructure.
Research and evaluate emerging technologies, perform testing, and implement updates and patches to maintain system integrity and security.
Manage servers, workstations, and databases; ensure systems run smoothly and securely.
Troubleshoot technical issues and develop solutions supporting overall mission.
Provide Tier‑3 escalation support for complex system issues and customer support calls.
Train system users and support personnel.
Perform preventive maintenance actions: backups, error log reviews, database integrity checks, patching and STIG remediation.
Create and modify interface control documents, system security plans, configuration management documents, and contingency plans.
Qualifications
ACTIVE TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline with 5+ years progressive experience; or
Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years progressive experience; or
Associates degree with 10+ years progressive experience; or
HS diploma or equivalent with 12+ years progressive experience.
At least 2 years of experience administering Physical Access Control Systems (e.g., DMP, Genetec, Lenel, Milestone, Digitus, C‑Cure).
System administrator experience: triage and resolve system problems, analyze data, implement workstations, extensions.
Experience with Microsoft Server 2019/2022, virtualization (VMware, Nutanix) and database platforms (SQL, Oracle).
Experience with data migration, mapping between systems.
Advanced knowledge of Windows patching, vulnerability remediation, ATO processes and Active Directory.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Visio, PowerPoint, and other Office applications.
What We Offer
Collaborative team environment driven by values of agility, expertise, and trust.
Opportunity to lead and build a business with industry‑leading support.
Investment in skills through professional and technical training, leadership programs, and tuition reimbursement.
Transparent communication with senior leadership and local office management.
Abilities
Exposure to computer screens for extended periods.
Ability to sit for extended periods and reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers.
Listening and understanding spoken information.
Communication in speaking and writing.
Reading and understanding written information.
Applying general rules to specific problems to produce logical answers.
Identifying and understanding speech of another person.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
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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.
Responsibilities
Monitor, maintain and test critical systems such as Physical Access Control, CCTV, PSIM and other Integrated Electronic Security Systems.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate multiple physical security systems, ensuring cohesive operation across the enterprise.
Optimize system performance: apply patches and updates, monitor logs, proactively identify and address issues to minimize downtime.
Support accreditation of systems, maintain documentation, perform audits and address compliance‑related issues.
Create and manage autonomous workflows and scripts to improve operational efficiency across our physical security infrastructure.
Research and evaluate emerging technologies, perform testing, and implement updates and patches to maintain system integrity and security.
Manage servers, workstations, and databases; ensure systems run smoothly and securely.
Troubleshoot technical issues and develop solutions supporting overall mission.
Provide Tier‑3 escalation support for complex system issues and customer support calls.
Train system users and support personnel.
Perform preventive maintenance actions: backups, error log reviews, database integrity checks, patching and STIG remediation.
Create and modify interface control documents, system security plans, configuration management documents, and contingency plans.
Qualifications
ACTIVE TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline with 5+ years progressive experience; or
Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years progressive experience; or
Associates degree with 10+ years progressive experience; or
HS diploma or equivalent with 12+ years progressive experience.
At least 2 years of experience administering Physical Access Control Systems (e.g., DMP, Genetec, Lenel, Milestone, Digitus, C‑Cure).
System administrator experience: triage and resolve system problems, analyze data, implement workstations, extensions.
Experience with Microsoft Server 2019/2022, virtualization (VMware, Nutanix) and database platforms (SQL, Oracle).
Experience with data migration, mapping between systems.
Advanced knowledge of Windows patching, vulnerability remediation, ATO processes and Active Directory.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Visio, PowerPoint, and other Office applications.
What We Offer
Collaborative team environment driven by values of agility, expertise, and trust.
Opportunity to lead and build a business with industry‑leading support.
Investment in skills through professional and technical training, leadership programs, and tuition reimbursement.
Transparent communication with senior leadership and local office management.
Abilities
Exposure to computer screens for extended periods.
Ability to sit for extended periods and reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers.
Listening and understanding spoken information.
Communication in speaking and writing.
Reading and understanding written information.
Applying general rules to specific problems to produce logical answers.
Identifying and understanding speech of another person.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
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