Overview About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligenceu00ae. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nationu2019s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core valuesu2014agility, expertise, and trustu2014we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. We are seeking a Technical Specialist 3 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of 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 across high-growth markets. Responsibilities The Technical Specialist will demonstrate the following capabilities: Analyze system performance and recommend improvements Provide support to the system administration 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 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 Qualifications Ability to travel up to 25% Education: Requires 10 or more years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of EPMS, BMS, Industrial instrumentation and/or SCADA systems 10 years of experience with a High School Diploma 8 years of experience with an Associate's Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer Preferred Industry Certifications: CCST certification, Security certification What we offer: 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. Abilities: Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Identify and understand the speech of another person.