Security Systems Engineer 3 (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 3 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 a diverse range of customers. The position requires a subject matter expert capable of evaluating technologies to enhance physical security, understanding customer needs, and translating them into scalable system designs. Collaboration with vendor product teams, network security teams, and other cross-functional teams is essential.

Requirements

• Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, or a Related Engineering Discipline or Information Technology degree.
• Master’s Degree and 3+ Years of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ Years of experience.
• Strong engineering & administration experience with most of the following core platforms and services: Access Control Systems (CCURE 9000 or Lenel OnGuard), Video Management Systems (Milestone XProtect or Genetec), Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (Senstar and Southwest Microwave), Other Electronic Security Systems (Zenitel, Gatekeeper, HID, CertiPath, or D3), Hypervisors (everRun, VMware ESXi and vSphere), Microsoft Windows Server 2016-2025 Deployment and Administration, Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration, Microsoft Windows Server Features (DNS, DFS, DHCP and KMS), Active Directory and defining, implementing, and maintaining Group Policy, Data center networking fundamentals, 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.
• Working knowledge and/or certification with electronic security systems and applications like CCURE (Software House), Genetec, Lenel, Milestone, HID, Axis, 2N, Geutebruck and/or others.
• Working knowledge and/or certification for general purpose operating systems and virtualization platforms (i.e. Windows, Windows Server, Linux, VMware, CentOS, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Familiarity with physical security designs, standard operating procedures, and security operations.
• Programming and scripting experience (i.e. Javascript, PowerShell, Python), experience with systems integration tools and protocols (e.g. APIs, SOAP and REST, XML/JSON), database design and query development.
• Working knowledge and/or certification with communications and network protocols and services including TCP/IP, RS232, RS485, networking knowledge (TCP, UDP, RTP, RTSP and others).

Nice To Haves

• Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills.
• 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.
• Corresponding vendor certifications include Associate, Professional, or Expert level certifications from Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, etc.
• Experience deploying ESS or IOT devices on secure network environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate various technologies to improve customers' physical security posture.
• Understand customer needs and translate them into system designs and scalable deployment plans.
• Become an expert in one or more physical security technology sets (Access Control, Video Management, Intrusion Detection, Perimeter Detection Systems, Biometrics, Device Detection Systems, Unified Systems).
• Develop expertise on vendor software and hardware products, foster vendor relationships, and provide product evaluation feedback.
• Collaborate with network security teams to securely deploy solutions.
• Work with a team of Security Engineers and other cross-functional teams to share knowledge.
• Identify candidate technologies and solutions based on customer needs and requirements.
• Evaluate existing and new solutions against defined requirements and industry best practices.
• Design, sustain, and provide technical support for deployed security systems.
• Develop procedures to validate system configuration, data input, and data migration, ensuring high data quality.
• 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.
• Identify limitations and propose improvements for deployed security systems.
• Work with internal teams to assess and resolve privacy, network security, and scalability concerns.
• Collaborate with installation, deployment, and administration teams to define standards and provide guidance.
• Continually re-evaluate systems for effectiveness and assess new technology developments.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on security engineering needs for system performance, installations, and sustainment programs.
• Research and evaluate security hardware, such as access control boards, intrusion detection systems, and camera management systems.
• Lead hardware 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.
• Research and develop new system manufacturers (access control, intrusion detection, 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: Senior