M.C. Dean, Inc.
Security Systems Tech Specialist 3 - Washington, DC
M.C. Dean, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Security Systems Tech Specialist 3 – Washington, DC
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.
Overview We are seeking a
Security Systems Tech Specialist 3
to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. In this role you will design, engineer, integrate, operate and maintain electronic security services, including 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. You will collaborate with Design/Install and Operations & Maintenance teams to install, configure, test, and maintain systems, provide technical support, and ensure compliance with ICD 705 and other government security standards.
Responsibilities
Diagnose and remediate complex systems availability, performance, and information assurance issues in a dynamic, always‑on, mission‑critical environment.
Assist with the analysis, evaluation, engineering, and implementation of system improvements, automation, optimization, and deployments.
Document designs, and changes to infrastructure environments, including physical/logical drawings, engineering design plans, implementation plans, transition plans, test plans, failover plans, and standard operating procedures/playbooks.
Perform security updates to hardware and software to ensure the security posture across all systems implemented and managed.
Research, prototype, and develop emerging technologies by working closely with industry partners and OEMs to implement the latest and best‑in‑broad capabilities to meet customers’ emerging needs.
Qualifications Clearance/Citizen Type:
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. ACTIVE SECRET Clearance is required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
Position / Candidate Requirements
Education:
Master’s Degree and 3+ Years of experience
Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ Years of experience
Associate’s Degree and 8+ Years of experience
HS Diploma and 10+ Years of experience
Strong engineering & administration experience with core platforms and services:
Access Control Systems such as CCURE 9000 or Lenel OnGuard.
Video Management Systems such as Milestone XProtect or Genetec.
Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems such as Senstar and Southwest Microwave.
Other Electronic Security Systems such as Zenitel, Gatekeeper, HID, CertiPath, or D3.
Hypervisors such as everRun, VMware ESXi and vSphere.
Microsoft Windows Server 2016‑2025 Deployment and Administration.
Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration.
Microsoft Windows Server Features: DNS, DFS, DHCP and KMS.
Active Directory and Group Policy management.
Data center networking fundamentals (software‑defined networks a plus).
Hyperconverged storage fundamentals.
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining highly secure and reliable solutions that meet all cybersecurity and information assurance requirements.
Experience performing security scans and applying security configurations, e.g., DISA STIG/SRGs.
Experience with Data Center Automation and IaaS, API management, scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, JSON, Bash, etc.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills; ability to communicate with executive leadership.
Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong time‑management and organization skills.
Strong MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) skills a plus.
Desired / Advantageous Qualifications and Experience:
Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining SQL Database Infrastructure such as Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience engineering and implementing platforms and services in a software‑defined network environment.
Experience with Enterprise Deployment Solutions such as SCCM/MECM, Manage Engine, PDQ, etc.
Vendor certifications for any of the above platforms and services.
What We Offer
A collaborative team inspired by engineering and innovation that enhances customer outcomes.
An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of a 75‑year‑old industry leader.
Investment in your skills through professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
Open and transparent communication with senior leadership and office management.
Benefits Package
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.
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands.
Listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.
Communicate information and ideas clearly in speaking.
Read and understand written information and ideas.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical answers.
Pay Range: USD $104,080.00 - $156,120.00 /Yr.
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Overview We are seeking a
Security Systems Tech Specialist 3
to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. In this role you will design, engineer, integrate, operate and maintain electronic security services, including 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. You will collaborate with Design/Install and Operations & Maintenance teams to install, configure, test, and maintain systems, provide technical support, and ensure compliance with ICD 705 and other government security standards.
Responsibilities
Diagnose and remediate complex systems availability, performance, and information assurance issues in a dynamic, always‑on, mission‑critical environment.
Assist with the analysis, evaluation, engineering, and implementation of system improvements, automation, optimization, and deployments.
Document designs, and changes to infrastructure environments, including physical/logical drawings, engineering design plans, implementation plans, transition plans, test plans, failover plans, and standard operating procedures/playbooks.
Perform security updates to hardware and software to ensure the security posture across all systems implemented and managed.
Research, prototype, and develop emerging technologies by working closely with industry partners and OEMs to implement the latest and best‑in‑broad capabilities to meet customers’ emerging needs.
Qualifications Clearance/Citizen Type:
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. ACTIVE SECRET Clearance is required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
Position / Candidate Requirements
Education:
Master’s Degree and 3+ Years of experience
Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ Years of experience
Associate’s Degree and 8+ Years of experience
HS Diploma and 10+ Years of experience
Strong engineering & administration experience with core platforms and services:
Access Control Systems such as CCURE 9000 or Lenel OnGuard.
Video Management Systems such as Milestone XProtect or Genetec.
Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems such as Senstar and Southwest Microwave.
Other Electronic Security Systems such as Zenitel, Gatekeeper, HID, CertiPath, or D3.
Hypervisors such as everRun, VMware ESXi and vSphere.
Microsoft Windows Server 2016‑2025 Deployment and Administration.
Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration.
Microsoft Windows Server Features: DNS, DFS, DHCP and KMS.
Active Directory and Group Policy management.
Data center networking fundamentals (software‑defined networks a plus).
Hyperconverged storage fundamentals.
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining highly secure and reliable solutions that meet all cybersecurity and information assurance requirements.
Experience performing security scans and applying security configurations, e.g., DISA STIG/SRGs.
Experience with Data Center Automation and IaaS, API management, scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, JSON, Bash, etc.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills; ability to communicate with executive leadership.
Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong time‑management and organization skills.
Strong MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) skills a plus.
Desired / Advantageous Qualifications and Experience:
Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining SQL Database Infrastructure such as Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience engineering and implementing platforms and services in a software‑defined network environment.
Experience with Enterprise Deployment Solutions such as SCCM/MECM, Manage Engine, PDQ, etc.
Vendor certifications for any of the above platforms and services.
What We Offer
A collaborative team inspired by engineering and innovation that enhances customer outcomes.
An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of a 75‑year‑old industry leader.
Investment in your skills through professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
Open and transparent communication with senior leadership and office management.
Benefits Package
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.
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands.
Listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.
Communicate information and ideas clearly in speaking.
Read and understand written information and ideas.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical answers.
Pay Range: USD $104,080.00 - $156,120.00 /Yr.
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