Senior Physical Security Engineer

M.C. Dean, Inc•Arlington , VA

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Senior Physical Security Engineer for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services for federal, local, and commercial customers, including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual and IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems. The role provides advanced system administration and engineering support, including troubleshooting, system performance analysis, research and development, and technical security system design and maintenance. The engineer works with customers, manufacturers, vendors, system administrators, field personnel, and engineering teams, and may serve as a subject matter expert. The position requires an active Secret clearance, a flexible schedule that may include occasional nights and weekends, and the ability to travel within and outside the continental United States. The stated pay range is USD $120,000–$170,000 per year.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance is required; selected applicants will undergo a government security investigation and may need to meet U.S. citizenship eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Bachelor’s degree and 7 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree and 5 or more years of experience.
System administration experience performing system-problem triage and resolution, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions.
Expertise in VMS/CCTV systems, including Bosch, Milestone, and Genetec.
Working knowledge of electrical security systems, including ACS, PSIM, PIDS, and IDS.
System architecture and design experience.
Ability to obtain IAT Level II Certification.
Reliable attendance at the customer site during customer-required work hours.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends.
Ability to travel within the continental United States and outside the continental United States.
Ability to perform duties involving extended exposure to computer screens and extended sitting.
Ability to reach by extending hands or arms and manipulate objects with finger dexterity, such as using a keyboard.
Ability to listen to, understand, and identify speech; communicate verbally; read and understand written information; and apply general rules to specific problems.

Nice To Haves

Vendor certifications for electronic systems are preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze system performance and recommend improvements.
Support system administration and engineering teams by troubleshooting systems and operating systems using networking and system administration expertise.
Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors, and system administrators.
Train system users and system support personnel.
Analyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists when systems change.
Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions.
Prepare detailed documentation of system performance, service requests, and analysis.
Set up desktop hardware and operating systems; load imaging software and update antivirus software.
Conduct in-depth research and evaluate Technical Specialists’ research to assess current and future systems.
Provide on-site system support after deployment.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, statements of work, SOPs, and SOW documentation.
Maintain test lab equipment and work with engineering teams to ensure design efficiency.
Conduct research and development of systems, analyzing interoperability and constructability scenarios.
Coordinate with field personnel and engineering teams about potential installation issues.
Respond to support calls from field personnel and system administrators about installation issues at job sites.
Research and evaluate new system manufacturers, including access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV systems.
Research, select, modify, design, maintain, and develop technical security equipment and systems.
Independently and collaboratively review, analyze, and resolve complex technical security problems.
Resolve or recommend solutions to overlapping or conflicting security requirements by interpreting directives, rules, and regulations.
Communicate orally with customers and groups about technical security issues.
Write reports documenting mission events, research findings, procedures, and other technical security issues.