Engineer 4 - Charleston, SC

M.C. Dean, Inc • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking an Engineer 4 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The SES team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services—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 system programming and management support for large-scale networking infrastructure and high-performance computing environments. The role supports system integration, performance analysis, troubleshooting, system security, installation and configuration, and the development and maintenance of systems documentation. The Engineer works with senior staff, Systems Engineers, the Design Department, and other company departments to support commercial, corporate, and governmental users. The position also works in a lab environment to learn IT and electronic security systems.

Applicants must be able to obtain a Secret clearance and must obtain Security+ within six months. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least seven years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity providing systems engineering services for physical security systems and IT solutions. Domestic and international travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

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 security clearance; 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 as needed for project support and self-instruction.
• Work with Systems Engineers to install and configure networks according to an Installation Design Package (IDP) and 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 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.
• Design automation systems, including lists of material quantities and types.
• Provide 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.
• Opportunity to lead and build a business with support from an industry-leading firm.

What This Job Offers

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