Physical Security Systems Engineer 2 (Relocation Available)

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.

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 Physical Security Systems Engineer 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.

As a Physical Security Systems Engineer 2 , you should be able to quickly and thoroughly understand customers'
needs and translate that into a system design, define systems implementation and adoption plans that
can be deployed at the customers' premises, on cloud or at a global scale. This role requires hands on
and in the field experience with physical security solutions and systems (ACS, VMS, IDS), networking and
deployment best practices.

This role allows the opportunity to become an expert in one or more technology sets in Physical Security:
Access Control, Video Management (CCTV) and Unified Systems, Intrusion Detection, Perimeter
Detection Systems, Biometrics and Devices Detection Systems and more. Develop further expertise on
vendor software and hardware products, establish and foster vendor relationships, collaborate and work
closely with vendor product teams to provide product evaluation feedback and contribute to improving
deployed solutions for our customers. Have an understanding of the IT environments needed to operate
in and collaborate with network security teams to securely deploy the best solutions. M.C. Dean provides
exciting opportunities to collaborate with teams of Security and Systems Engineers, Technical Specialists,
Project Managers, Technicians, System Administrators and other cross-functional teams.

Here's what your typical project will look like:

* Research, design and evaluate existing and new physical security solutions against defined
requirements and industry best practices.
* Design and develop physical security solutions engineering drawings (CAD/REVIT or others).
* Setup, configuration and integration of security solutions in lab and production environments.
* Perform and manage Pre-Installation, Test and Check-Out (PITCO) on systems designs and
equipment in a lab/pre-deployment setting.
* Ensure test lab equipment and software is maintained and kept up to date.
* Develop procedures, setup and configuration guides and playbooks to be followed during
deployment and commissioning on site.
* Collaborate with installation, deployment, administration and other cross-functional teams to
define standards, provide recommendations and guidance on solution deployments, resolve
issues, and improve systems' features.
* Asist with on-site solutions deployments and commissioning.
* Develop detailed procedures to validate system configuration, data input and data migration.
Ensure high data quality ingestion in new and existing systems.
* Organize and prepare detailed documentation of solutions designs, features, test plans, solutions
and pilot summaries, deployment plants, configuration and administration guides.
* Analyze production of physical security systems performance and recommend improvements.
* Re-evaluate deployed solutions and systems to ensure they are still effective and actively assess
how new technology developments or changes in the environment may require new solutions.
* Collaborate with the project teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues for
physical security systems and networks.
* Triage customer requests and collaborate with Project Management and System Administration
teams.
* Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions.
* Perform preventive maintenance actions including system back-ups, error log reviews, database
size analysis, and integrity checks.
* General Maintenance and programming support of ACS & VMS infrastructure and systems
* Document and provide updates to stakeholders and teams on progress, blockers, and
recommendations.
* Present proposed solutions and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.
* Provide training on newly deployed security systems to cross-functional teams, including the
development of training documentation, videos, and other training tools.
* Effective communication with customers, manufacturers, vendors, project managers and
colleagues.
* Assist with technical input for Request for Proposals (RFPs) for new services or systems.
* Develop further expertise and become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on security engineering
needs and requirements for system performance, installations, and sustainment programs and
provide recommended improvements per industry best practices.
* Perform all duties with minimal direct supervision.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of experience (Bachelor in Electrical and Computer Engineering,
  Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics) or similar
  programs.
  * The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment
  * Experience with Systems Engineering and Systems Administration
  * Hands on experience designing, solutioning and deploying Physical Security Systems
  * Application and System administration experience in performing triage on system problems,
  resolving system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, updating lab and
  evaluation environments, upgrade and migration plans to implement new and improved systems.
  * Experience designing and maintaining engineering solutions
  * Requires system administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the
  system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, implementing new workstations,
  and system extensions.
  * Requires 2 + years of experience programming/administrating Physical Access Control Systems.
  * Working knowledge of mid-to-large-scale networking, VLANS, subnetting, and routing, wireless
  networks.
  * Possess excellent organizational and file management skills and the ability to plan and execute
  administrative work with minimal supervision.
  * Support and author playbooks, white papers, and guides.
  * Demonstrate time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
  * Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer.
  * Ability to work in an on-call 24/7 support capacity that rotate with team members.
  * Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
  * Familiar with programs such as: MS Office Suite, MS SharePoint, AutoCad (or similar), Bluebeam
  * Must be able to sign NDAs and protect confidentiality of projects and clients
  * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  * Effective presentation skills.
  * Professional presence, attire, and communication when working with team partners, clients, and
  users at the customer sites.
  * Ability to handle stressful situations and timeframes in a professional manner with team partners,
  clients, and end users at the customer sites.

Desired Qualifications:

* Working knowledge and/or certification with electronic security systems and applications like
Genetec, Milestone, Ubiquiti, CCURE (Software House), Lenel, HID, Axis, 2N, Geutebruck and/or
others.
* Working knowledge and/or certification for general purpose operating systems and virtualization
platforms (i.e. Windows, Windows Server, Linux, VMware, CentOS, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
* Familiarity with physical security design principles and standards, standard operating procedures,
and security operations.
* Programming and scripting experience (i.e. Javascript, PowerShell, Python), experience with
systems integration tools and protocols (e.g. APIs, SOAP and REST, XML/JSON), database
design and query development.
* Working knowledge and/or certification with communications and network protocols and services
including TCP/IP, RS232, RS485, networking knowledge (TCP, UDP, RTP, RTSP and others).
* Certification in CCure 9000 Access Control System, Lenel or others
* Certification in Video Systems, Genetec, Milestone VMS, Axis or others
* Experience and knowledge of networks, network equipment and administration
* Experience and knowledge of Windows and/or UNIX Operating Systems
* Experience and knowledge of virtualization and cloud environments
* Experience working with Security and Protection teams to understand how technology solutions
support their requirements.

Desired Certifications:

* Genetec OTC (Video Management) or STC (Synergis Access Control)
* CompTIA Network+ or Security+
* PSP
* CCNA

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.