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Product Security Architect III

Austin, TX

$64.50 - $83.25/hr

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We focus on secure-by-design product architecture, security assessments, threat modeling, and continuous verification of security requirements across our business products and platforms. You will ...

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Cloud Security Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$64.75 - $86/hr

Experience delivering solution designs, evaluating new cloud services, and creating/modifying security design patterns. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to work ...

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Security Design Project Engineer 2

M.C. Dean, Inc

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

M.C. Dean rating

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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263rd of 449 rated engineering

Job description

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 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 an 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
  • Manages system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of security systems that are compliant with commercial client and data center construction standards.
  • Responsible for all technical submittals (Product Data, O&M, Warranty) for delivering security projects.
    Work with a team of engineers, project managers, and field technicians.
  • Support project lifecycle of large scale construction project.
  • Manage multiple project designs concurrently and ensure they meet customer standards.
  • 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.
  • Lead Design Review sessions with team members and Page Turn review calls with the client.
  • Developing and improving design standards.
  • Leading complex projects, mentoring and overseeing projects execution through design excellence processes, ensuring high delivery quality
  • Leading Pre-Installation Testing & Check Out of security equipment for various projects - coordinating schedule, checklist, and shipment due dates.
  • Review Request for Proposals (RFP) documentation, Statement of Work, and Client Specifications provided for new project bids.
    Develop Bill of Materials (BOM) and Forecast Engineering Time for new project bids.
  • Provide in person site surveys and field troubleshooting/commissioning support.

Qualifications
Ability to travel up to 25%
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required with 2+ years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity. with the provision of SE services for physical security system and IT solutions.

Desired Skills:
  • Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
  • Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
  • Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

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.

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M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company's capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life-safety, instrumentation and control, and command and control systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,100 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tysons, VA, US

Year founded

1949

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