M.C. Dean, Inc. · 1 day ago
Sr Physical Security Engineer
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expM.C. Dean, Inc. is Building Intelligence, designing and maintaining cyber-physical solutions for critical facilities and global enterprises. The Sr Physical Security Engineer will analyze system performance, provide technical support, and ensure the efficiency and security of systems through troubleshooting and documentation.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyze system performance and recommend improvements
Provide support to the system administration and engineering team using advanced knowledge of networking principals and system administration skills to troubleshoot systems and operating systems
Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and system administrators
Train system users and other system support personnel
Analyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists for system changes
Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions
Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis
Perform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updates
Conduct in depth research and evaluate the research of Technical Specialists in order to evaluate existing and future systems
Provide on site system support post deployment Read and interpret engineering drawings
Understand SOP and SOW documentation
Ensure test lab equipment is maintained Interface with engineering team to ensure design efficiency
Interface with internal and external customers demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills
Conduct research and development of entire systems and analyze all interoperability and constructability scenarios
Read blue prints, schematics and statements of work (SOW)
Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issues
Answer support calls to help field personnel and system administrators with any installation issues encountered on the job site
Conduct research and development on new system manufacturers (i.e. access control, intrusion detection and closed circuit television systems)
Performs research, selection, modification, design, maintenance, and/or the development of Technical Security equipment and systems
Independently and as part of a team, reviews, analyzes, and resolves difficult and complex technical security problems
Resolves or recommends solutions to overlapping and conflicting security requirements by utilizing knowledge, skills, and abilities, including the ability to interpret various directives, rules, and regulations
May act as a subject matter expert, requiring formal and independent learning and the ability to translate this expertise into recommendations in specific circumstances
Communicates orally with customers and groups on technical security related issues
Writes reports to document mission events, research findings, procedures, and other technical security related issues
Qualification
Required
ACTIVE SECRET Clearance is REQUIRED
Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience or Master's Degree with 5+ years experience
System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions
Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends
Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS
Position requires expertise in VMS/CCTV systems (Bosch, Milestone, and Genetec)
Position requires working knowledge of Electrical Security Systems, including: ACS, PSIM, PIDS, IDS
Position requires system architecture/design experience
Position requires the ability to obtain IAT Level II Certification
Preferred
Vendor certifications for electronic systems preferred
Benefits
Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
Company
M.C. Dean, Inc.
M.C. Dean, Inc. offers comprehensive technological systems in Washington.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Dean
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Frazier
Marcomm Business Partner
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