Engineer 4 - Tysons, VA
About The Position
M.C. Dean is seeking an Engineer 4 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. SES designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services for federal, local, and commercial customers. These services include intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual and IT systems, perimeter defense, and command-and-control systems. The Engineer provides programming and management support for large-scale networking infrastructures and supports a high-performance computing center. The role includes administering and maintaining computer configurations, systems, and peripherals; participating in integration projects, performance analyses, problem resolution, and system security initiatives; and working with senior staff to develop system management tools. The Engineer collaborates with other company departments to support commercial, corporate, and government users. The position also supports network installation and configuration based on Installation Design Packages, researches equipment to resolve installation and testing issues, coordinates with the Design Department to identify design problems, and recommends process improvements and cost savings. Additional work includes designing automation systems, documenting systems and maintenance, preparing status reports and user guides, and working in a laboratory environment to learn IT and electronic security systems. The role includes staging and setup for project support and self-instruction, and spending four to six hours per week staying current on industry trends and products and services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- At least 7 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; applicants are 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+ 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, workstations, operating systems, peripherals, and system interfaces.
- 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 summary status reports.
- Spend four to six hours per week staying current on industry trends and available products and services.
- Perform staging and setup as needed for project support and self-instruction.
- Work with Systems Engineers to install and configure networks based on an Installation Design Package 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.
- Recommend process improvements and cost savings to support future installations.
- Provide designs for automation systems, including lists of quantities and types of materials used.
- Prepare user guidelines and manuals for custom end-user programs and applications.
- Work in a laboratory environment and learn different IT and electronic security systems.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
- Professional and technical training programs, including leadership training
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership and local office management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
