Physical Security System Administrator - Chantilly, VA

Physical Security System Administrator 4 - Chantilly, VA

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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.

We are seeking a Physical Security System Administrator 4 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) Business Unit. As part of the 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.

As a System Administrator for our Physical Security Systems, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and testing critical systems such as Physical Access Control, CCTV, PSIM (Physical Security Information Management), and other Integrated Electronic Security Systems. Your role is pivotal to ensuring the continued functionality, performance, and security of these systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and compliance.

In this position, you will work closely with cross‑functional teams to maintain and develop integrations between multiple physical security systems, streamlining their operation and ensuring they work cohesively across the enterprise. You will also be responsible for optimizing system performance, applying patches and updates, and continuously monitoring system logs to proactively identify and address any issues, minimizing system downtime.

Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting the accreditation of these systems, ensuring they meet the necessary standards and regulatory requirements for security and operational approval. This will involve maintaining thorough documentation, performing regular audits, and addressing any compliance‑related issues to ensure all systems align with required accreditation guidelines.

• Create and manage autonomous workflows, scripts, and system enhancements that improve operational efficiency and performance across our physical security infrastructure.
• Research and develop new technologies, updates, and improvements to our enterprise software and applications, ensuring our systems remain at the cutting edge of the industry.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, perform testing, and implement updates and patches to maintain system integrity and security.
• Manage the creation, maintenance, and optimization of servers, workstations, and databases as applicable, ensuring that all systems run smoothly and securely.
• Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to address technical issues, troubleshoot problems, and develop solutions that support the overall mission of the organization.
• Manage physical security system support to meet service level agreements.
• Analyze physical security system performance and recommend improvements.
• Resolve complex system issues for physical security systems.
• Triage customer support calls, providing Tier 3 escalation as needed.
• Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors, and technical specialists.
• Train system users and other system support personnel…