Network Engineer 2 - Washington, DC

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 7,000 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 Network 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.

The Network Engineer 2 is responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the organization's network infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the stability and performance of the network. A Network Engineer works to maintain network reliability, resolve issues promptly, and collaborate with other IT teams to ensure that networking systems support the organization's operational needs. Network Engineer will monitor equipment, update configurations, and repair equipment as necessary.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Survey Perform field surveys and coordinate with client to complete design engineering for communication system
• Reports measurement results in actionable form to more senior personnel and management.
• Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required

Design:

• Assist in a design process of new networks
• Work with comm teams to appropriately model the network and throughput parameters
• Maintain network designs for each SLA classification.
• Assists Senior Engineers in preparation of Designs, including: Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / Hardware / Communications)
• Plans and Design Procedures and Fixtures for PITCO Comment Resolution Testing & Commission
• Assist senior engineers in creating and updating testing and commissioning procedures
• Preparation of test reports
• Commissioning of deployed systems
• Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
• Perform device testing and signal analysis

Service & Maintenance:

• Monitors system performance and implements performance tuning
• Serves as backup for team members during paid time off.
• Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems

System Analysis and Reporting:

• Documents the crucial working procedures and Troubleshooting of network operations.
• Employs basic understanding of network administration as related to business operations.
• Assists team members in identifying and resolving basic/moderate Network/Telecom issues.
• Interprets and analyzes results versus established benchmarks and goals.
• Completes project tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines.
• Contributes to own team and closely related teams through quality and accuracy of output.
• Performing research on available technologies and products as needed by the Operations or Project managers.
• Works with vendors to provide support required to meet internal SLA's

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation

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 TS Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI is REQUIRED

Experience / Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, IT, or Computer engineering or related fields with 2+ years of experience
• Master's degree in Electrical, IT, or Computer engineering or related fields with 0+ years of experience

Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of technologies such as MPLS, TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP, QoS, SD-WAN, Wireless.
• Understanding of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) concepts.
• Basic understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of how the Internet works, and the associated interdependency of protocols.
• Basic knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools and philosophies, and the ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services.
• Basic knowledge of system development methodology, project management, system architecture an analytical/problem solving skills.

Recommended Experience and Certifications:

• Experience in reading network and connectivity schematics and plans
• Experience in reading network installation schematics and plans
• Experience in network system startup, configuration, and calibration
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software (spectrum analyzer, cable tester, Alignment tool)
• Must be able to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures and demanding environment.
• Must be a resourceful self-starter, flexible, pro-active, solution-oriented and customer-oriented.
• Experience in computer networks
• Experience with ticketing and monitoring toolset.
• Experience in one or more network related hardware and software.
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
• Standard Network Software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc)
• ITIL 4 Foundation
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
• VMware Certified Technical Associate
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA A+
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Formal SharePoint Certifications or demonstrated experience

Communication Skills:

• Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients and other network/system stakeholders.

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.