Deployment Network Specialist (Tech Specialist 4)

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.

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 Deployment Network Specialist 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.

Responsibilities

Summary

Deployment Network Engineering staff will primarily support the O&M Network Engineer in Pre-Installation, on site Deployment and go-live testing. This includes preparing and performing on-site network surveys at customer sites, participate in the infrastructure configuration and testing activities prior to deployment and directly involved in the hands-on implementation at customer site. Deployment Network Engineers are responsible for all the documentation and revisions of each deployment and provide feedback to the O&M Network Engineer for future deployment improvements.

• The job is 100% on-site work at customer facilities. No teleworking is anticipated.

• Domestic and international travel is expected.

Candidate duties, responsibilities and skill sets needed to be successful:

• Candidates must be detail oriented, with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and to present complex and technical concepts to non-technical team members.

• An ability to learn new technologies quickly

• An ability to develop and follow processes and standard operating procedures.

• Deployment of network equipment and technology, with working knowledge in network device, configuration, able use device command line interfaces (CLI) and make configuration changes as needed

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Candidates are expected to perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot & identify issues at all layers of the network.

• Experience with cloud provider environments such as AWS and Azure, with IL-2 or higher experience a plus

• Working knowledge of WAN technology and deployment and troubleshooting different communication circuit types.

• Understanding of layer 1 technologies and their capabilities and limitations, including cable management, cable types, media converters, circuits to include CPE, Telco & Demark, etc.

• Experience in creating network diagrams, rack elevations, and cable drawings.

• System configuration based on DoD security policy and guideline. Candidates are expected to configure, troubleshoot and manage network security across a multi-enclave environment.

• Installation experience with routers, switches, firewalls and Security and Encryption appliances

• Understanding of networking protocols and technologies (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, MPLS, QoS)

• Juniper/HPE/JUNOS experience is a plus

Qualifications

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; Top Secret with SCI eligibility required

Key Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Field AND 7+ years working experience in a networking role OR 12+ Years work experience in a networking role

• Strong communication skills and experience using ticketing.

• DoD Manual 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification Certification for Intermediate level Network Operations Specialist DCWF Code 441

• Must hold a valid driver's license and ability to obtain a passport for international travel.

• Ability to identify cable colors, markings or labels.

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.

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.