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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 Security Installation Program Support Specialist (Program Support Specialist 1) 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 Security Installation Program Support Specialist is an administrative role that is responsible for assisting project leadership teams with managing security installation projects.
Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:
Program Oversight
- Work and collaborate with Program Management personnel on matters of business and contractual nature, such as preparation and monitoring of project deliverables and contractual documentation; preparation and monitoring and project reporting.
- Work directly with the senior project leader to capture project financial and schedule status.
- Assist Program Manager in preparation of monthly reports and other financial reports.
Project Oversight
- Responsible for ensuring the team is compliant with project and contract requirements, deliverables requirements, and schedule requirements.
- Complete and track project deliverables required for technical installation, such as inventory reports, quality assurance test forms, daily status reports, disposition reports, etc.
- Work and collaborate with management and engineering personnel to ensure timely and accurate procurement and shipment of equipment and materials.
Materials
- Create and modify material lists, prepare shipping documentation, and track material throughout the project lifecycle.
- Consolidate purchases, shipments, and deliveries, develop a transparent system of tracking and expediting deliveries.
- Research part numbers, manufacturers, product specifications.
Administrative
- Design professional document templates for internal and external use.
- Conceptualize graphics, figures, tables, and other presentation techniques to optimize impact of information provided.
- Document and accurately capture information from meetings, conversations, and presentations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma with 6+ years of experience or
- 4+ with an Associates degree or
- 0+ years of experience with a Bachelors degree.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing.
- Must have strong multitasking skills.
- Must have strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, interaction with customer portals.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite; knowledge of MS SharePoint.
- Federal / DoD contract experience is beneficial.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Pay Range: USD $58,000.00 - USD $73,400.00 /Yr.
INTRODUCTION
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 Security Installation Program Support Specialist (Program Support Specialist 1) 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 Security Installation Program Support Specialist is an administrative role that is responsible for assisting project leadership teams with managing security installation projects.
Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:
Program Oversight
- Work and collaborate with Program Management personnel on matters of business and contractual nature, such as preparation and monitoring of project deliverables and contractual documentation; preparation and monitoring and project reporting.
- Work directly with the senior project leader to capture project financial and schedule status.
- Assist Program Manager in preparation of monthly reports and other financial reports.
Project Oversight
- Responsible for ensuring the team is compliant with project and contract requirements, deliverables requirements, and schedule requirements.
- Complete and track project deliverables required for technical installation, such as inventory reports, quality assurance test forms, daily status reports, disposition reports, etc.
- Work and collaborate with management and engineering personnel to ensure timely and accurate procurement and shipment of equipment and materials.
Materials
- Create and modify material lists, prepare shipping documentation, and track material throughout the project lifecycle.
- Consolidate purchases, shipments, and deliveries, develop a transparent system of tracking and expediting deliveries.
- Research part numbers, manufacturers, product specifications.
Administrative
- Design professional document templates for internal and external use.
- Conceptualize graphics, figures, tables, and other presentation techniques to optimize impact of information provided.
- Document and accurately capture information from meetings, conversations, and presentations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma with 6+ years of experience or
- 4+ with an Associates degree or
- 0+ years of experience with a Bachelors degree.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing.
- Must have strong multitasking skills.
- Must have strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, interaction with customer portals.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite; knowledge of MS SharePoint.
- Federal / DoD contract experience is beneficial.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Pay Range: USD $58,000.00 - USD $73,400.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Security Specialist
Verify your role meets specialty occupation criteria
Pull the O*NET profile for Security Specialist and confirm your job duties align with the degree requirement USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation status. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree field are the most common H-1B denial trigger for security positions.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for security-related job titles using Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL LCA filing data by occupation so you can identify employers with a proven H-1B track record before applying.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and work location before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify your salary meets that threshold, and knowing the number protects you from underpayment.
Clarify security clearance eligibility with your employer early
Many Security Specialist roles require a U.S. security clearance, which H-1B holders can hold but must be sponsored for by a U.S. employer. Confirm clearance eligibility and sponsorship intent before the offer stage to avoid post-hire complications.
Document your degree equivalency if your credential is foreign
USCIS accepts foreign three-year degrees for H-1B purposes when a credential evaluation confirms equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Get a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer files the I-129 petition.
Time your H-1B filing around the lottery registration window
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be registered between March 1 and March 20 each fiscal year. If you're moving from OPT, confirm your employer's readiness to file well before that window closes, and factor the October 1 start date into your job timeline.
H-1B Visa Security Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information security, computer science, or a closely related field. The degree requirement must be specific to the role. If your employer's job description accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, USCIS may issue an RFE challenging specialty occupation status. Review the O*NET profile for your SOC code to confirm the standard entry requirement.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Security Specialists?
Defense contractors, federal IT services firms, financial institutions, and large healthcare systems are among the most consistent H-1B filers for security-focused roles. These sectors face regulatory requirements that drive demand for credentialed security professionals and have established processes for sponsoring foreign nationals. You can browse verified H-1B-sponsoring employers in this field on Migrate Mate.
Can an H-1B holder obtain a U.S. security clearance?
H-1B holders are eligible to be sponsored for a security clearance by a U.S. employer, but approval is not guaranteed and depends on the agency, the clearance level, and the individual's ties to foreign nationals or governments. Secret and Top Secret clearances require adjudication that can take months to years. Discuss clearance eligibility directly with your prospective employer before accepting an offer, since many Security Specialist roles require it as a condition of employment.
What happens to my H-1B status if my security role is terminated?
You enter a 60-day grace period following termination, during which you can remain in the U.S. to find a new sponsor, change status, or prepare to depart. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends for you to continue working. USCIS requires the new petition to be properly filed, not just received, before your authorization lapses.
How does prevailing wage apply to Security Specialist H-1B petitions?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify they will pay you at least the prevailing wage for your job title, SOC code, and work location. The DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and responsibility. Security Specialists placed at a lower wage level than their actual duties warrant is a common LCA compliance issue. Use the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage to verify the applicable wage floor.