--- title: Data Center Security Installation Project Specialist description: M.C. Dean is hiring for the Data Center Security Installation Project Specialist role in Sterling, VA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/data-center-security-installation-project-specialist-at-mc-dean-01a182f7-7974-7e94-aef8-aa41403bbdf8 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join M.C. Dean as Data Center Security Installation Project Specialist in Sterling, VA. Pays $125K–$156.4K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/k5plrs.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [M.C. Dean](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mc-dean?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Sterling, VA | | **Salary** | $125K/yr - $156.4K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 27, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** M.C. Dean sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 51 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for M.C. Dean. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $71,000 – $98,000 a year (median $79,000). ## 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 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 Installation Project Specialist (Tech Specialist 4)** 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 A **Data Center Security Installation Project Specialist** is responsible for overall administration, organization, and implementation of large data center electronic security installation projects. The data center is located in **Sterling, VA.** *The data center is located in Sterling VA at a construction site * **Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:** - Responsible for the overall financial management of the project(s). - Responsible for on-time project completion. - Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM). - Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects. - Ordering materials, tools, and equipment. - Preparing price proposals and change orders. - Prepare monthly reports analyzing the budget, schedule, cash flow, and manpower. - Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices. - Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to. - Coordination with the general contractor and other trades. - *Experience managing data center security installation work is required. Qualifications **Education/Experience:** - High School Diploma with 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or - Associates with 10+ years of experience or - Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience or - Master's Degree with 5+ years experience - 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 **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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