Technical Specialist 1 - Charleston, SC

M.C. Dean, Inc • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Technical Specialist 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 Technical Specialist will analyze system performance, recommend improvements, provide support to system administration and engineering teams, troubleshoot systems and operating systems using advanced networking principles, and communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors, and system administrators. They will also train system users, modify maintenance checklists, implement corrective actions for performance issues, and prepare detailed documentation. Additional responsibilities include desktop hardware and OS setup, software loading, antivirus updates, research and evaluation of existing and future systems, on-site system support post-deployment, reading and interpreting engineering drawings and SOP/SOW documentation, maintaining test lab equipment, interfacing with the engineering team for design efficiency, and conducting research and development on new system manufacturers.

Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ACTIVE TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI eligibility is REQUIRED
• High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or Associates with 4+ years of experience
• Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS up to 50%
• Sec+ required
• Windows certification required
• Experience with AMAG and DMP required

Nice To Haves

• AMAG
• DMP

Responsibilities

• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements
• Provide support to the system administration and engineering team
• Using advanced knowledge of networking principals and system administration skills to troubleshoot systems and operating systems
• Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and system administrators
• Train system users and other system support personnel
• Analyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists for system changes
• Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions
• Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis
• Perform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updates
• Conduct in depth research and evaluate the research of Technical Specialists in order to evaluate existing and future systems
• Provide on site system support post deployment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Understand SOP and SOW documentation
• Ensure test lab equipment is maintained
• Interface with engineering team to ensure design efficiency
• Interface with internal and external customers demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills
• Conduct research and development of entire systems and analyze all interoperability and constructability scenarios
• Read blue prints, schematics and statements of work (SOW).
• Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issues
• Answer support calls to help field personnel and system administrators with any installation issues encountered on the job site
• Conduct research and development on new system manufacturers (i.e. access control, intrusion detection and closed circuit television systems).
• Perform all duties with minimal direct supervision

Benefits

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED