Network Administrator - Annapolis Junction, MD Security Clearance

Overview 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 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.

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.

• Support the day‑to‑day planning, installation, configuration, testing, operation, analysis, and documentation of complex networks.
• Support network documentation and establish and maintain user accounts, access privileges, and security policies.
• Perform scheduled network status checks, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Support planning and implementation of high and low‑speed LAN connections and designs.
• Support planning and implementation of VPN solutions, including site‑to‑site VPNs between hardware‑based firewalls.
• Support management of hardware firmware revisions, test latest firmware on current configurations, and deploy when appropriate.
• Support configuration of common network equipment for operation.
• Collaborate with Security System Technicians on connectivity requirements and procedures.
• Support troubleshooting of common network equipment.
• Document common network equipment configurations and settings.
• Support integration of new technologies into existing high and low‑speed networks.
• Audit network component hardware and software changes.
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses.
• Support installation and troubleshooting of common enterprise‑class network equipment, including firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Support installation and troubleshooting of fiber cross‑connects to existing backbone cabling.

• Security clearance: U.S. Citizenship and active DoD TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Sec+).
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of progressive experience; or Associate’s Degree and 8+ years; or HS Diploma or equivalent and 10+ years.
• Experience implementing various network technologies and providing end‑user support.
• Experience with routing protocols, switching technologies, LAN/WAN media and protocols, and firewall configuration and protocols.
• Familiarity with Information Assurance concepts and requirements.
• Current certification in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+.
• Strong communication, time management, and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Up to 25% annual, including CONUS and OCONUS locations.

• Collaborative team environment inspired by engineering innovation.
• Opportunity to lead and build a business with an industry‑leading firm of 75 years.
• Investment in skills through professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership and local office management.
• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Military reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.

• 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.
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers.
• Listen, understand, and communicate spoken information.
• Read and understand written information.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
• Identify and understand another person's speech.

USD $ – $ per year.