Security Systems Application Specialist 3

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.

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 Security Systems Application Specialist 3 (Sys Admin 3) 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.

The Security Systems Application Specialist 3 (Sys Admin 3) is a key member of the global technology team responsible for building and maintaining enterprise technology application systems

Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:

• Programming various technology application systems by adding devices and configuring for operation.
• Providing system support to the Integrators/Technicians in the field during deployment.
• Commissioning/testing support at the software level for the field teams.
• Monitoring operational systems for errors and alerts.
• Troubleshooting, adding, configuring, and removing various technologies related to access control, intrusion detection, emergency, video, and other security systems.
• Document daily functions and troubleshooting process to create and revise playbooks.
• Adding Encoders and decoders.

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; TS/SCI Clearance is REQUIRED

Education:

• 5+ Years of Experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity preferred
• 8+ Years of Experience with an Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity preferred
• 10+ Years of Experience with a High School Diploma

Required Progressive Experience:

• Must have security application experience in one or more of the following application systems: access control, video, or building management.
• Must have basic knowledge of IP network configuration.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience programming access control systems, specifically Software House CCure 9000.
• Experience programming video management systems, specifically Genetec.
• Experience programming other electronic security systems including Inovonics, Zenitel, Gatekeeper

Communication Skills:

• Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients and other network/system stakeholders. 

Behavioral Skills:

• Must be able to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures and a demanding environment.
• Must be a resourceful self-starter, flexible, proactive, solution-oriented and customer-oriented.

Work Schedule:

• Required time in the office 5 days/week. Some surge support may be required during peak operational periods.  This may require extended hours or weekend support.
• On-site requirements are subject to change and could increase at any time.

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.