Tech Specialist 2 - Washington, DC

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 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 Tech Specialist 2 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.

The Technical Specialist 2 - Network is responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the organization’s network infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the stability and performance of the network. A Network Engineer works to maintain network reliability, resolve issues promptly, and collaborate with other IT teams to ensure that networking systems support the organization's operational needs. Network Engineer will monitor equipment, update configurations, and repair equipment as necessary.

• Survey Perform field surveys and coordinate with client to complete design engineering for communication system
• Reports measurement results in actionable form to more senior personnel and management.
• Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
• Technical Responsibilities:
• Survey Perform field surveys and coordinate with client to complete design engineering for communication system
• Reports measurement results in actionable form to more senior personnel and management.
• Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required

• Assist in a design process of new networks
• Work with comm teams to appropriately model the network and throughput parameters
• Maintain network designs for each SLA classification.
• Assists Senior Engineers in preparation of Designs, including:
  Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / Hardware / Communications)
• Plans and Design Procedures and Fixtures for PITCO Comment Resolution Testing & Commission
• Assist senior engineers in creating and updating testing and commissioning procedures
• Preparation of test reports
• Commissioning of deployed systems
• Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
• Perform device testing and signal analysis

• Monitors system performance and implements performance tuning
• Serves as backup for team members during paid time off.
• Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems
• System Analysis and Reporting:
• Documents the crucial working procedures and Troubleshooting of network operations.
• Employs basic understanding of network administration as related to business operations.
• Assists team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate Network/Telecom issues.
• Interprets and analyzes results versus established benchmarks and goals.
• Completes project tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines.
• Contributes to own team and closely related teams through quality and accuracy of output.
• Performing research on available technologies and products as needed by the Operations or Project managers.
• Works with vendors to provide support required to meet internal SLA’s