System Administrator 3

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 System Administrator 3 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for design, implementation, operations & maintenance, and cybersecurity for large complex resilient hardware and virtualized infrastructure to ensure implemented solutions meet stakeholder needs, standards, and performance requirements.

This is a unique position where you will be a part of the technical team working in the field on a complex, secure, mission critical building construction site, programming, configuring, and testing the security systems currently being installed, and then transition to the role of technical specialist for the sustainment of the systems in support of U.S. Government operations and their mission. In this role position you will be responsible for implementing, administering, maintaining, testing, securing, and monitoring Badging Systems, Visitor Management Systems, Physical Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Video Surveillance Systems, Intercom Systems, IT Networks, and other Integrated Electronic Systems. As the mission requirements evolve, you will additionally assist the sustainment team in the performance of systems and equipment additions, deletions, and/or other configurational changes. Candidates must be able to accommodate flexibility in schedule, be neat in appearance, and be able to communicate professionally with customers and coworkers. Punctuality, attendance, intellectual acuity, a willingness to learn, and an ability to work well with others are the keys to success in this role.

• This is not a work-from-home position; the job requires full-time physical presence at the site.
• Have or be able to acquire required systems certifications (e.g. Software House CCURE 9000 and Bosch BVMS).
• Willingness to initially work on an active construction and be an integral part of the construction team.
• Stand-up, program, and configure systems to support their installation during the construction phase.
• Work with the cybersecurity team posturing and troubleshooting systems during the construction and sustainment phases.
• Manage physical security system support to meet operational requirements.
• Analyze physical security system performance and recommend improvements.
• Resolve complex system issues for physical security systems and networks.
• Provide direct technical support and escalation.
• Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors, engineers, and project leadership.
• 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.
• Perform preventive maintenance actions including back-ups, error log reviews, loading patches and updates, and integrity checks.
• Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis.
• Perform installation and management of device firmware, equipment and system software, computer applications, and system and device drivers.
• Perform all duties with minimal direct supervision.

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance is required with the ability to obtain a poly.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Computer Science, Engineering Degree, or a Related Technical Discipline
• 5+ Years of Experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity
• 8+ Years of Experience with an Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity
• 10+ Years of Experience with a High School Diploma / GED
• Must have or be able to obtain an IAT Level 2 certification such as a CompTIA Security+
• Currently resides in the greater St. Louis, MO area, or is willing to commute.

Required Progressive Experience:

• 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 an understanding of Windows patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Requires a basic knowledge of Windows active directory hierarchy and implementation.
• Requires a basic knowledge of large-scale networking, VLANS, switching, and routing.
• Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer.
• Requires the ability to work flexible shifts that may include occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have reliable transportation for the purposes of getting to and from work.
• This position will require some travel periodically to attend training, conferences, meetings, etc.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

• Certified System Engineer ICAM PACS (CSEIP) Certification desired.
• Certification/Experience in CCure 9000 Access Control Systems desired.
• Certification/Experience in Bosch Video Management Systems (BVMS) desired.
• Microsoft SQL Server Query writing and management experience desired.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Microsoft Server desired.
• Installation and configuration of operating system software (i.e. Window 10/11 and Windows Server 2016/2019/2022) experience desired.
• Experience programming/administrating Access Control Systems of any type desired.
• Experience with installation, troubleshooting, and testing of security electronics equipment desired.

Character Traits / Abilities

• Must have demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Must be safety conscious when working at jobsites and on daily operations.
• Ability to give and follow directions.
• Intelligent analytical thinker and problem solver.
• Highly motivated and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Able to safely traverse and navigate through an active construction site.

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.