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Dean, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Databases, Graphics Software, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Logging, Juniper, Computer Equipment, Information Technology - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/42738313/1 ## About the Role * 0-2 Years of Experience with a Master's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity * 2-4 Years of Experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity * 6-8 Years of Experience with an Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity * Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Microsoft Server (2016) * Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server (2016) * Valid driver's license * CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE or SSCP * Be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance with the US Federal Government. Specific desired experience, skills and certifications are as follows: * Certification/Experience in Identiv Hirsch Velocity Software * Certification/Experience in VERINT Enterprise VMS * Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Juniper based L2/L3 Networks * Secret Security Clearance with the DoD, IC or other Federal Agencies ## Description * Manage physical security system support to meet service level agreements * Analyze physical security system performance and recommend improvements * Resolve complex system issues for physical security systems and networks * Triage customer support calls, providing Tier 1 help desk support and Tier 2 escalation * Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and technical specialists * Train system users and other system support personnel * Analyze and modify preventive maintenance checklists for system changes * Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions * Perform preventive maintenance actions including system back-ups, error log reviews, database size and integrity checks * Organize and prepare detailed documentation of system performance, including service request records and analysis * Perform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and antivirus updates * Perform all duties with minimal direct supervision, * 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. ## Related Videos - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Build Delightful Mobile Experiences with Kotlin, Realm, and Atlas Device Sync](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/694-build-delightful-mobile-experiences-with-kotlin-realm-and-atlas-device-sync) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j)