Engineer 3 - Charleston, SC

M.C. Dean, Inc • Charleston, SC

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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—including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual and IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems—for federal, local, and commercial customers.

The Engineer provides system programming and management support for large-scale networking infrastructures and high-performance computing environments. The role supports system integration projects, system performance analysis, issue resolution, security initiatives, installation and configuration of networks, and documentation. The Engineer works with senior staff, Systems Engineers, the Design Department, and other Company Departments to support commercial, corporate, and government users and improve future installations. The position also works in a lab environment to learn different IT and electronic security systems.

A bachelor's degree in a specified or related discipline and at least five years of relevant experience are required. Applicants must be able to obtain a SECRET clearance and must obtain Security+ within six months. Domestic and international travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

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.
• At least five 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 security clearance; applicants may need to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information.
• Must obtain Security+ within six months.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to work with computer screens for extended periods and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction and use finger dexterity to manipulate objects, such as using a keyboard.
• Ability to listen to, understand, and identify another person's speech.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally so others understand.
• Ability to read and understand written information and ideas.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• 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, monitor system usage, and evaluate performance against defined goals.
• Maintain system documentation and maintenance records and generate weekly and/or monthly 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.
• 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 for future installations.
• Support a large-scale, high-performance computing center, including installing and managing computer systems, workstations, operating systems, peripherals, and system interfaces.
• Provide automation system designs, including lists of material quantities and types.
• Create user guidelines and manuals for custom end-user programs and applications.
• Work in a lab environment to learn different IT and electronic security systems.

Benefits

• Professional and technical training programs, including leadership training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership and local office management.

What This Job Offers

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