M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

Data Center Security Lenel & Genetec Specialist - Tech Specialist 3

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma with 10 or more years of experience installing, troubleshooting, and/or testing electronic security systems; alternatively, an associate degree with 8 or more years of experience, a bachelor's degree with 5 or more years of experience, or a master's degree with 3 or more years of experience.
A valid certification with Lenel and/or Genetec.
At least 5 years of professional experience programming, administering, and supporting enterprise Lenel and/or Genetec systems.
Experience administering and troubleshooting enterprise physical security systems, including cameras, access control panels, and integrated security devices, and collaborating with field technicians and vendors on hardware-related issues.
Understanding of network architecture and information security concepts, including LAN/WAN environments, IP addressing, DHCP, MAC addresses, VPNs, firewalls, and Active Directory/domains, and experience collaborating with network teams.
Strong project management, documentation, and organizational skills to manage competing priorities and deliverables.
Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams, vendors, installers, and technology partners.
System administrator experience triaging and resolving system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions.
Reliable attendance at the customer site during customer-required work hours.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends.
Ability to travel domestically.
Ability to sit for extended periods and work with computer screens for extended periods.
Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction and manipulate objects with finger dexterity, such as using a keyboard.
Ability to understand spoken information, communicate verbally, read and understand written information, apply general rules to specific problems, and identify and understand another person's speech.

Responsibilities

Configure and support security systems, including databases, application software, operating systems, features, functionality, reports, badges, biometrics, cameras, and other functions.
Configure systems, manage load sheets, perform programming, and maintain system configurations supporting operational and project requirements.
Program and configure new security devices, system expansions, upgrades, and Day 2 operational enhancements across enterprise environments.
Support testing and commissioning activities, including pre-test validation, testing and commissioning reporting, punch list management, and system acceptance.
Work with field technicians to troubleshoot, document, and commission new and existing security equipment.
Train system users and other system support personnel as needed.
Perform duties with minimal direct supervision.
Monitor system health, optimize system availability, and proactively identify and resolve issues affecting physical security infrastructure performance.
Perform advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, system backups, firmware updates, log reviews, and preventative maintenance.
Manage and prioritize service requests and break-fix incidents, ensuring timely resolution, documentation, and operational visibility.
Manage security projects from concept through design, implementation, and closeout.
Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, installers, and site stakeholders to support maintenance activities, service requests, and site access requirements.
Maintain accurate system documentation, service metrics, trackers, and reporting for ongoing maintenance activities and special projects.
Partner with security technology teams to improve system performance, standardize configurations, and support enterprise security initiatives.
Participate in coordination calls with the engineering team and designated project manager to ensure effective communication and delivery.
Attend coordination calls with contractors and trade groups to coordinate dependencies related to security drawings and installation.
Track revisions, requests for information, submittals, and bills of materials throughout the project lifecycle.

Desired Qualifications

Vendor certifications for electronic systems are preferred.

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 Data Center Security Lenel & Genetec Specialist (Tech Specialist 3) 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

As a Data Center Security Lenel & Genetec Specialist, you will be a key member in the delivery of electronic security installation projects. The client uses Lenel for access control and Genetec for video management. You should be able to develop system configuration documentation submittals that define how the system will be configured. You should be able to install and configure an enterprise system from the ground up. We are looking for candidates with experience in one or both systems.

Job Site Location: Burlington, Texas

**Position is located at the construction project site. There will be some work at our office in Round Rock, TX or at our HQ in Tysons, VA. Work in VA will require candidates to travel.

Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:

Installation

Configure and support security systems, including Database(s), Application Software, Operating Systems, Features, Functionality, Reports, Badges, Biometrics, cameras and other functions.
Configure systems, manage load sheets, perform programming, and maintain system configurations supporting operational and project requirements.
Program and configure new security devices, system expansions, upgrades, and Day 2 operational enhancements across enterprise environments.

Commissioning

Support testing and commissioning activities, including pre-test validation, T&C reporting, punch list management, and system acceptance.
Work with field technicians to troubleshoot, document and commission new/existing security equipment.

Operations & Support

Train system users and other system support personnel as needed.
Perform all duties with minimal direct supervision.
Monitor system health, optimize system availability, and proactively identify and resolve issues impacting physical security infrastructure performance.
Perform advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, system backups, firmware updates, log reviews, and preventative maintenance activities.
Manage and prioritize service requests and break-fix incidents, ensuring timely resolution, documentation, and operational visibility.

Project Management

Manage security projects from concept to design, implementation and close out.
Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, installers, and site stakeholders to support maintenance activities, service requests, and site access requirements.
Maintain accurate system documentation, service metrics, trackers, and reporting for ongoing maintenance activities and special projects.
Partner with security technology teams to improve system performance, standardize configurations, and support enterprise security initiatives.
Participate in coordination calls with the engineering team and designated project manager to ensure proper communication and delivery.
Attend coordination calls with contractors/trade groups to coordinate dependencies with regards to security drawings and installation.
Track revisions, RFIs, submittals, Bill of Materials throughout project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Education/Required Experience:

High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or
Associates with 8+ years of experience or
Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years experience or
Master's Degree with 3+ years experience
Must have a valid certification with Lenel and/or Genetec.
Must have 5+ years of professional experience programming, administering, and supporting enterprise Lenel and/or Genetec systems.
Experience administering and troubleshooting enterprise physical security systems, including cameras, access control panels, and integrated security devices, with the ability to collaborate with field technicians and vendors on hardware-related issues.
Understanding of network architecture and information security concepts, including LAN/WAN environments, IP addressing, DHCP, MAC addresses, VPNs, firewalls, Active Directory/domains, and collaboration with network teams.
Strong project management, documentation, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliverables.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with global teams, vendors, installers, and technology partners.
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
Vendor certifications for electronic systems preferred
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 domestically

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.

About the Company

M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

M.C. Dean designs, builds, operates, and maintains integrated cyber-physical systems for mission-critical facilities, secure environments, and large enterprises. Its work spans electrical power, security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio-visual, and IT systems, all coordinated through management platforms that support long-term operation and sustainability. The company works end-to-end: it engineers solutions, installs them, and then runs and maintains them to ensure continuous, secure, and resilient performance. What sets it apart is its ability to provide comprehensive, turnkey technology and infrastructure services for critical environments—combining physical systems with digital management to create secure, automated facilities. The goal is to deliver automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems and the platforms needed to manage them over the long term.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Tysons, VA
Founded: 1949

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