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Systems Engineer 2
- M. C. Dean (Falls Church, VA)
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Overview
About M.C. Dean
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 **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.
Responsibilities
As a Systems Engineer 2, you will work with a team to support diagnosing and solving complex performance, availability, and information assurance issues.
Essential responsibilities and activities include but are not limited to:
+ Support the diagnosis and remediation complex systems availability, performance, and information assurance issues in a dynamic, always-on, mission critical environment.
+ Assist with the analysis, evaluation, engineering, and implementation of system improvements, automation, optimization, and deployments.
+ Support documentation of designs, and changes to infrastructure environments including physical/logical drawings, engineering design plans, implementation plans, transition plans, test plans, and failover plans.
+ Support team in performing security updates to hardware and software to ensure the security posture across all systems implemented and managed.
+ Support research, prototyping, and development of the application of emerging technologies by working closely with industry partners and OEMs to implement the latest and best-in-bread capabilities to meet the customers emerging needs.
Qualifications
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 SECRET Clearance is REQUIRED**
Education: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, or a Related Engineering Discipline (not accepting Information Management, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity degrees).
+ Bachelors Degree and 2+ Years of progressive experience.
+ Some experience eliciting requirements, conducting research, designing, testing, and implementing hardware and software solutions for data center and virtual infrastructure technologies.
+ Engineering experience with the some of the following core platforms and services:
+ VMware ESXi and vSphere.
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2019 Deployment and Administration.
+ Microsoft Windows 10 Deployment and Administration.
+ DNS, DFS, and DHCP.
+ Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Key Management Service (KMS)Active Directory and defining, implementing, and maintaining Group Policy.
+ Some experience virtualizing enterprise applications (Active Directory, MS SQL, RHEL, MS SharePoint, etc.).
+ Some experience developing, implementing, and maintaining highly secure and reliable solutions that meet all organizational Cybersecurity and Information Assurance requirements.
+ Some experience performing security scans, performing system updates, and applying security configurations, e.g., DISA STIG/SRGs to system hardware and software.
+ Experience with Automation and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), API management, scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, JSON, Bash, etc.
+ Meet DoD 8570 IAT Level-II requirements.
+ Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
+ Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
+ Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
+ Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus.
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.
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