Systems Engineer 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 Systems Engineer 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.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing systems and technical controls and configuration settings and will work in a team environment alongside other Systems and Cybersecurity Engineers. 

Please note that this is not an analyst position - this is a technical hands on Systems Engineering / Systems Administration role and is not suited for traditional SCA, Validator, and Auditor roles.

• Support System Engineering efforts and help with making design choices and product selections
• Perform system builds that include a variety of technologies including, but not limited to, Microsoft Windows Server (all versions); implementing Group Policies for small to medium sized enterprise environments; building and supporting WSUS deployments; configuring RHEL servers as part of performing ACAS scans; developing Ansible Playbooks for system deployment; configuring Cisco and Juniper network switches; configuring SQL servers including Always On configurations; configuring Hyper-V; VMWare virtual environments; and multiple other enterprise applications 
• Working closely and supporting team members, vendors, and government customers
• Implementing and maintaining DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on traditional Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems
• Assisting in the development and verification of documentation necessary to complete the DoD RMF assessment and authorization process
• Develop detailed system diagrams and information flow diagrams
• Conducting vulnerability scanning and document system vulnerabilities using Evaluate-STIG, SCAP compliance checker, STIG Viewer, eMASSter, and other applications
• Participating in continuous improvement of organizational and client cybersecurity posture
• Coordinating and implementing technical controls and configuration settings and will work in a team environment alongside other Systems and Cybersecurity Engineers. 

Clearance/Citizen Type:  Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ACTIVE SECRET Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI is REQUIRED

Position / Candidate Requirements

• Education: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a Related Engineering Discipline.
  • Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience as stated below or
  • Masters' Degree and 3+ years of experience as stated below
• Completing designs for security, network, and CCTV systems
• Support the installation activity
• Interface with customers for requirements gathering, surveys, design reviews
• Managing project budgets
• Work in a team environment
• Mentor lower-level engineers
• Required Certifications: None
• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
• Demonstrated experience with developing cost estimates and work breakdown structures for the design and implementation of complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience performing technical cross-training/coaching of junior colleagues
• Demonstrated background working with Strong Oral and Written Communications Skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Desired Qualifications (the following are not required, but advantageous)

• Lenel Core Certification
• Genetec CCTV Certification
• Experience with AutoCad or similar

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.