M.C. Dean, Inc.
O&M Network Engineer (Technical Specialist 3) - Springfield, VA
M.C. Dean, Inc., Springfield, Virginia, us, 22161
O&M Network Engineer (Technical Specialist 3) - Springfield, VA
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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.
Overview O&M Network Specialist in the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The role is part of the SES Strategic Business Unit and 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 & control systems for federal, local and commercial customers.
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.
Responsibilities O&M Network Engineering will be responsible for the development and support of the customer solutions, technical strategies and objectives throughout the typical IT project lifecycle. The O&M Network Engineer refines requirements, develops and revises design documentation, produces installation instructions and deployment plans, and provides O&M support for the network. The position will assist in delivering technical presentations to customer staff in both technical and non‑technical roles, contribute to implementations, design and develop configurations for an expanding enterprise, and prepare and perform surveys and assessments for selected customer existing network systems. The engineer will also participate in the infrastructure design and deployment activities and be involved in hands‑on implementation of customer network systems and develop documentation throughout the entire lifecycle.
The job is 100% on‑site work. No remote or teleworking is anticipated.
Candidate Duties, Responsibilities & Skill Sets
Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate with all levels and present complex technical concepts to non‑technical team members.
Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Ability to develop and follow processes and standard operating procedures.
Demonstrated performance in network engineering technology, expertise in network device configuration, able to navigate CLI, deploy applicable patches, and make configuration changes.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, performing root cause analysis to troubleshoot & identify issues at all layers of the network.
Expertise with WAN/Transport and IP routing technologies and protocols, in‑depth knowledge of BGP, MPLS, and SD‑WAN.
Expertise in Cloud Orchestration and management of network devices.
Experience troubleshooting cloud network technologies such as ExpressRoute and Azure Virtual Networks, with IL‑2 or higher experience a plus, and understanding of on‑prem and virtual appliances.
Working knowledge of WAN technology and different communication circuits.
Experience deploying LAN (cable plant, connection medium, connector types) and understanding capabilities and limitations.
Understanding of DoD network security policies and methodologies, implemented across the enterprise.
Experience working in multi‑enclave environments.
Experience implementing network traffic management and optimization solutions.
Juniper/HPE/JUNOS and/or Palo Alto experience is a plus.
Qualifications Clearance/Citizen Type:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may be required to be U.S. citizens for access to classified information.
Top Secret with SCI eligibility required.
Position / Candidate Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or related discipline with 5+ years of experience in an enterprise network engineering role OR 9+ years of experience.
Strong communication skills and experience using ticketing.
DoD Manual 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification Certification for Intermediate level Network Operations Specialist (DCWF Code 441).
Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a passport for international travel.
What We Offer
A collaborative team inspired by engineering and innovation to improve customer outcomes.
An opportunity to lead and build a business with a firm that has been in business for 75 years.
Investment in your skills through professional and technical training programs, leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
Open and transparent communication with senior leadership.
Benefits Package
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement401(k) retirement plan
Military reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave
Abilities
Exposure to computer screens for extended periods.
Sitting for extended periods.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers (e.g., keyboard).
Listen to and understand information presented verbally.
Communicate information orally so others understand.
Read and understand information in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
Identify and understand speech of another person.
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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.
Overview O&M Network Specialist in the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The role is part of the SES Strategic Business Unit and 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 & control systems for federal, local and commercial customers.
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.
Responsibilities O&M Network Engineering will be responsible for the development and support of the customer solutions, technical strategies and objectives throughout the typical IT project lifecycle. The O&M Network Engineer refines requirements, develops and revises design documentation, produces installation instructions and deployment plans, and provides O&M support for the network. The position will assist in delivering technical presentations to customer staff in both technical and non‑technical roles, contribute to implementations, design and develop configurations for an expanding enterprise, and prepare and perform surveys and assessments for selected customer existing network systems. The engineer will also participate in the infrastructure design and deployment activities and be involved in hands‑on implementation of customer network systems and develop documentation throughout the entire lifecycle.
The job is 100% on‑site work. No remote or teleworking is anticipated.
Candidate Duties, Responsibilities & Skill Sets
Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate with all levels and present complex technical concepts to non‑technical team members.
Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Ability to develop and follow processes and standard operating procedures.
Demonstrated performance in network engineering technology, expertise in network device configuration, able to navigate CLI, deploy applicable patches, and make configuration changes.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, performing root cause analysis to troubleshoot & identify issues at all layers of the network.
Expertise with WAN/Transport and IP routing technologies and protocols, in‑depth knowledge of BGP, MPLS, and SD‑WAN.
Expertise in Cloud Orchestration and management of network devices.
Experience troubleshooting cloud network technologies such as ExpressRoute and Azure Virtual Networks, with IL‑2 or higher experience a plus, and understanding of on‑prem and virtual appliances.
Working knowledge of WAN technology and different communication circuits.
Experience deploying LAN (cable plant, connection medium, connector types) and understanding capabilities and limitations.
Understanding of DoD network security policies and methodologies, implemented across the enterprise.
Experience working in multi‑enclave environments.
Experience implementing network traffic management and optimization solutions.
Juniper/HPE/JUNOS and/or Palo Alto experience is a plus.
Qualifications Clearance/Citizen Type:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may be required to be U.S. citizens for access to classified information.
Top Secret with SCI eligibility required.
Position / Candidate Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or related discipline with 5+ years of experience in an enterprise network engineering role OR 9+ years of experience.
Strong communication skills and experience using ticketing.
DoD Manual 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification Certification for Intermediate level Network Operations Specialist (DCWF Code 441).
Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a passport for international travel.
What We Offer
A collaborative team inspired by engineering and innovation to improve customer outcomes.
An opportunity to lead and build a business with a firm that has been in business for 75 years.
Investment in your skills through professional and technical training programs, leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
Open and transparent communication with senior leadership.
Benefits Package
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement401(k) retirement plan
Military reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave
Abilities
Exposure to computer screens for extended periods.
Sitting for extended periods.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers (e.g., keyboard).
Listen to and understand information presented verbally.
Communicate information orally so others understand.
Read and understand information in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
Identify and understand speech of another person.
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