Network Specialist - JBSA Lackland AFB, TX Security Clearance

Overview: M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for 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.

Why join us? 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 Specialist 4 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of the SES Strategic Business Unit you will help design, engineer, integrate, operate and maintain electronic security services—including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command & control systems—for federal, local and commercial customers across high‑growth markets.

This position supports the US Air Force Education and Training Center.

• Survey reports measurement results in actionable form to 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 improvements.
• Assist senior network engineers to identify and resolve network security issues.
• Support network designs for each SLA classification.
• Support design documents for small projects and large programs.
• Assist senior engineers in preparing designs including narrative design documents, system documentation.
• Design system and subsystem details (CAD/panels/layouts/wiring/hardware/communications).
• Prepare specifications, perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
• Comment on resolution testing & commission review/approval of test plans (safety/risk/manufacturability).
• Author test plans, lead and supervise testing activities.
• Author testing and commissioning procedures.
• Prepare test reports.
• Commission deployed systems.
• Develop test fixtures and simulation devices; generate standard PITCO plans and procedures.

• Troubleshoot and debug complex network problems and recommend operational efficiency improvements.
• Preventative maintenance (software/hardware/firmware upgrades) including security updates and performance upgrades; schedule maintenance.
• Originate and submit maintenance plan and provide roll‑back plan.
• Serve as backup for team members during paid time off.
• Perform hardware/software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
• Support 24/7 on‑call schedule.

• Document crucial working procedures and troubleshoot 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 project deadlines.
• Contribute to own team and closely related teams through quality and accuracy of output.
• Perform research on available technologies and products as needed by operations or project managers.

Clearance/Citizen Type:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information. DoD Secret clearance is required.

• High school diploma with 12+ years of experience with installation,…