Technical Security Specialist U.S. Department of State
- $143,913–$187,093
- Full-time
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 Enclave Admin Level 4 (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
The Enclave Admin Level 4 is responsible for developing infrastructure plans, system integration, ensuring security compliance, and providing strategic IT support.
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Qualifications
Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Active Top Secret w/ SCI is required
Key Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field with 7+ years experience or
Master's Degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field with 5+ years experience
8+ years of experience in enclave architecture, security, or IT infrastructure management (preferred).
5+ years of technical writing experience, including documentation for cloud-based or security-focused systems
Develop documentation, runbooks, SOPs, Security implementation guides and technical writing for Tier 3 and Tier 2 teams.
Ability to interpret and update Vendor and System documentation
Develop Azure architecture diagrams
Working knowledge of Azure Resource Manager / Bicep / Terraform templates
Experience with hybrid or government cloud environments (Azure GovCloud, on‑prem integration)
Understand Azure terminology, service interactions, and security implications
6+ months of experience in managing and administrating production Azure services, including compute, networking, storage, and identity.
Experience with Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID).
Understanding of basic networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls.
Experience creating and managing virtual machines (VMs), containers, and Azure storage accounts.
Proficiency in scripting in PowerShell and be familiar with executing in the Azure CLI to manage resources.
Strong understanding of cloud security concepts including IAM, network security, encryption, and Zero Trust
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, security architects, and compliance stakeholders to enhance infrastructure security.
Ability to translate security concepts for both Technical audiences (engineers, architects) and non-technical or compliance audiences (leadership, auditors)
Conduct infrastructure and security risk assessments and recommend improvements to architecture, configuration, and operational practices
Advanced knowledge of enclave architecture and security principles.
Required Certifications: CompTIA Security+ and AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification. If not currently certified, the selected candidate must obtain the required certifications within six months of hire. Failure to do so may result in termination of employment. A higher-level certification may be accepted in place of AZ-104 at Microsoft's discretion.
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| Location | Springfield, VA |
| Industry | Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1949 |
| Website | https://www.mcdean.com/index.htm |
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 4,000 professionals engineers,technicians, and staff who deploy worldwide automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

