Engineer 3 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc • Tysons, VA

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About The Position

M.C. Dean is hiring an Engineer 3 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services and systems—including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT, perimeter defense, and command-and-control systems—for federal, local, and commercial customers.

The Engineer provides programming and management support for large-scale networking infrastructures and high-performance computing configurations. The role includes system administration and maintenance, integration projects, performance analysis, troubleshooting, security initiatives, and support for commercial, corporate, and governmental users. The Engineer also works with Systems Engineers and the Design Department on network installation and design, supports automation systems, maintains documentation, and works in a lab environment while learning IT and electronic security systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five or more years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, providing systems engineering services for physical security systems and IT solutions.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is required; selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information.
• Must obtain Security+ certification within six months.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide system programming and management support for large-scale networking infrastructures.
• Administer and maintain high-performance computer configurations, systems, and peripherals.
• Participate in system integration projects, system performance analyses, problem resolution, and system security initiatives.
• Work with senior staff to develop system management tools.
• Coordinate with other Company Departments to provide support infrastructure for commercial, corporate, and governmental users.
• Maintain system documentation and maintenance records, and generate weekly and/or monthly summary status reports.
• Spend four to six hours per week staying current on industry trends and available products and services.
• Perform staging and setup for project support and self-instruction as needed.
• Work with Systems Engineers to install and configure networks based on an Installation Design Package (IDP) that meets customer needs.
• Research equipment from multiple manufacturers to resolve technical issues during installation and testing.
• Work with the Design Department to identify and correct design problems during the design cycle.
• Suggest process improvements and cost savings to support future installations.
• Support a large-scale, high-performance computing center, including installation and management of computer systems, workstations, operating systems, peripherals, and system interfaces.
• Work with senior staff to monitor system usage and evaluate performance against defined goals.
• Develop and maintain systems documentation.
• Provide automation system designs, including lists of material quantities and types.
• Provide user guidelines and manuals for custom end-user programs and applications.
• Work in a lab environment and learn different IT and electronic security systems.

Benefits

• Professional and technical training programs, including leadership training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership and local office management.
• Opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level