Network Engineer 4 - Springfield, VA

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.

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 Engineer 4 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.

• Diagnose and resolve network outages and system failures.

• Perform log analysis to determine root causes of network and application issues.

• Assist with network performance tuning and optimization.

• Provide mentorship and training to Tier 1 and Tier 2 staff.

• Lead and manage day-to-day NOC operations during assigned shifts.

• Serve as the primary liaison between Networking teams, Microsoft leadership, and on-shift personnel.

• Ensure smooth shift transitions through documented pass down briefings.

• Monitor and enforce adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend process improvements.

• Work directly with vendors and architects for high-level issue resolution.

• Support two-shift coverage for continuous monitoring and operations.

• Meet with customers to capture specific requirements and support technical strategies.

• Assist in infrastructure design and deployment activities.

• Deliver technical presentations and develop documentation for customer systems.

• Configure network devices via CLI, deploy patches, and optimize Layer 2/3 protocols.

• Integrate cloud technologies (e.g., ExpressRoute, Azure Virtual Networks) with on-prem infrastructure.

• Manage network security and traffic across the environment using advanced methodologies.

• Support WAN/Internet transport and routing technologies such as BGP, MPLS, and SD-WAN (Juniper preferred).

• Apply expertise in Layer 1-3 technologies and cloud orchestration tools.

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. ACTIVE TS/SCI is REQUIRED

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or a related discipline 7+ years Progressive Experience
• Technical Skills:
• Understanding of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) concepts.
• Moderate understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions.
• Moderate knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools and philosophies, and the ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services.
• Moderate knowledge of system development methodology, project management, system architecture and analytical/problem solving skills.

Communication Skills:

• Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients and other network/system stakeholders.
• Ability to establish working relationships with others outside area of expertise.

Behavioral Skills:

• Must be able to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures and demanding environment.
• Must be a resourceful self-starter, flexible, pro-active, solution-oriented and customer-oriented.

Recommended Experience and Certifications:

• Experience in reading network and connectivity schematics and plans
• Experience in reading network installation schematics and plans
• Experience in network system startup, configuration, and calibration
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting
• Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software (spectrum analyzer, cable tester, Alignment tool) Tools/Software
• Experience in computer networks
• Experience with ticketing and monitoring toolset.
• Experience in one or more IT/Network platforms, such as: Cisco, AllenBradley, Juniper, PaloAlto, NetGear, etc.
• Experience in one or more network related hardware and software.
• Standard Network Software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc)
• ITIL 4 Foundation
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
• VMware Certified Technical Associate
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA A+
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Formal SharePoint Certifications or demonstrated experience

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• 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.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.