Network Engineer - Altus AFB, Oklahoma

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 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.

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we 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 Network Engineer 3 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of the 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 and IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local, and commercial customers across high‑growth markets.

This position is in support of the U.S. Air Force Education and Training Center.

• Survey Reports measurement results in actionable form to more senior personnel and management.
• Conduct surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.

• Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
• Work closely with field engineers to simulate expected system‑level performance and provide quick feedback on potential improvement.
• Assist senior network engineers in identifying and resolving network security issues.
• Develop network designs for each SLA classification.
• Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
• Assists Senior Engineers in preparation of designs, including narrative, systems, and subsystem documents (CAD / panels / layouts / wiring / hardware / communications).
• Prepare specifications and perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
• Comment resolution, testing, and commissioning review / approval of test plans (Safety / Risk / Manufacturability).
• Author test plans, leads / supervises testing activities.
• Author testing / commissioning procedures.
• Prepare test reports.
• Commission deployed systems.
• Develop test fixtures and simulation devices; generate standard PITCO plans and procedures.
• Design and perform complete system integration tests.

• Troubleshoot and debug complex network problems and recommend operational efficiency improvements.
• Perform preventive maintenance (software/hardware/firmware upgrades) including security updates and performance upgrades; schedule maintenance.
• Originate and submit maintenance plan and provide rollback plan.
• Serve as backup for team members during paid time off.
• Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
• Provide on‑call support.

• Document crucial working procedures and troubleshooting of network operations.
• Employ moderate understanding of network administration as related to business operations.
• Assist team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate network/telecom issues.
• Interpret and analyze results versus established benchmarks and goals.
• Work with project managers to meet expectations for network tasks.
• Complete project tasks and assignments to meet deadlines.
• Contribute to own team and closely related teams through quality and accuracy of output.
• Conduct research on available technologies and products as needed by operations or project managers.

• Prepare cost estimates and supporting documents for projects.
• Assist senior engineers in preparation of bids and proposals, cost estimates, and supporting documentation for…