Security Systems Engineer 2 (Relocation Available) - Moncks Corner, SC

M.C. Dean, Inc • Moncks Corner, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Security Systems Engineer 2 to join their Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. This role involves designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services, including 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. The engineer will become an expert in evaluating technologies to enhance customers' physical security posture, translating customer needs into system designs, and defining scalable system adoption plans. The role requires expertise in physical security technology sets such as Access Control, Video Management (CCTV), Intrusion Detection, Perimeter Detection Systems, Biometrics, Device Detection Systems, and Unified Systems. Collaboration with vendor product teams, network security teams, and other cross-functional teams is essential. The position offers opportunities for continuous learning and development, aiming to build the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Requirements

• Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, or a Related Engineering Discipline or Information Technology degree.
• Master’s Degree and 0+ Years of experience preferred or Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ Years of experience preferred
• Strong engineering & administration experience with most of the following core platforms and services: Access Control Systems such as CCURE 9000 or Lenel OnGuard.
• Video Management Systems such as Milestone XProtect or Genetec.
• Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems such as Senstar and Southwest Microwave.
• Other Electronic Security Systems such as Zenitel, Gatekeeper, HID, CertiPath, or D3.
• Hypervisors such as everRun, VMware ESXi and vSphere.
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016-2025 Deployment and Administration.
• Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration.
• Microsoft Windows Server Features such as: DNS, DFS, DHCP and KMS
• Active Directory and defining, implementing, and maintaining Group Policy.
• Data center networking fundamentals (experience with software defined data center networks a plus.
• Hyperconverged storage fundamentals.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining highly secure and reliable solutions that meet all organizational Cybersecurity and Information Assurance requirements.
• Experience performing security scans, performing system updates, and applying security configurations, e.g., DISA STIG/SRGs to system hardware and software.
• Experience with Data Center Automation and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), API management, scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, JSON, Bash, etc.
• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus.
• Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining SQL Database Infrastructure such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience engineering and implementing platforms and services in a software-defined network environment.
• Experience with Enterprise Deployment Solutions such as SCCM/MECM, Manage Engine, PDQ, etc.
• Vendor certifications for any of the previously mentioned platforms and services.

Responsibilities

• Identify candidate technologies and solutions based on customers’ needs and requirements.
• Evaluate existing and new solutions against defined requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide technical support for deployed security systems.
• Develop procedures to validate system configuration, data input and data migration.
• Ensure high data quality ingestion in new and existing systems.
• Develop test plans, deployment plans and administration procedures.
• Write high quality documentation for system standards and operations.
• Provide training on newly deployed security systems to cross-functional teams, including the development of training documentation, videos, and other tools.
• Identify limitations and propose improvements for deployed security systems.
• Work with internal teams to assess and resolve all privacy, network security, and scalability concerns for the systems.
• Collaborate with installation, deployment, administration and other cross-functional teams to define standards, provide recommendations and guidance on solution deployments, resolve issues, and improve systems’ features.
• Continually re-evaluate the systems to ensure they are still effective and actively assess how new technology developments or changes in the environment may require new solutions.
• Develop further expertise and become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on security engineering needs and requirements for system performance, installations, and sustainment programs and provide recommended improvements per industry best practices.
• Research and evaluate security hardware, such as access control boards, intrusion detection systems, and camera management systems (CCure, Software House, Axis, Bosch, HID etc.).
• Lead testing projects in the lab, including OSDP implementation and support, rack security solutions, and access control hardware/software testing.
• Develop and maintain technical guides, such as Admin Configuration Guides and Hardware Upgrade Guides.
• Support the configuration of CCure 9000 lab environments, including MAS and SAS licensing and architecture.
• Coordinate with technical project managers to gather requirements for future projects and enter tasks into tracking systems like Asana.
• Research and development on new system manufacturers (i.e. access control, intrusion detection and closed circuit television systems).

Benefits

• Relocation Available
• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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