Audio Visual Engineer I

Position:  Audio/Visual Engineer with VTC Experience

Location:  Huntsville, AL/ Ft. Belvoir, VA

Clearance:  Must hold an active Secret clearance; active TS or TS/SCI preferred

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Audio/video and conferencing-unique hardware, software, and peripherals. (e.g., Projection Equipment, Flat Panel Displays, Audio DSPs, Control system processors and Touchpanels, TelePresence CODECs, etc.).
• Develop, modify, troubleshoot and maintain control system source code.
• Provide A/V operational and VTC facilitation support.
• Utilize the existing incident management tracking tool (e.g., Remedy) for all related maintenance activities.
• Maintain A/V equipment per Information Assurance guidance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve collaboration and business application incidents.
• Provide preventative maintenance services in accordance with the agency’s Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services program and utilizing the manufacturer’s recommended preventative maintenance schedules and SOPs.
• Plan and oversee installations (to include design,Implement and test), operate, and maintain video conferencing equipment. Provide video conferencing event planning packages consisting of test plans, engineering assessments, configuration drawings, accreditation documentation (as required) and other applicable documents or information.
• Execute configuration management plans, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain collaboration systems and all associated VTC peripheral equipment associated with temporary venues such as auditoriums, future operations/control centers and Collaboration Event Venues, Set up, configure and operate all associated peripheral equipment to successfully execute video conferencing and/or collaboration events.
• Remain current with advancing technologies and provide recommendations for new technologies, including technology refresh, to the Government.
• Prepare, review, coordinate, update, and submit DOD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) supporting documentation.

Relevant Certification:

• CEDIA Certification a plus
• CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D Certification a plus
• AMX ACE a plus

Requirements:

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• High School Diploma required
• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred
• 5 years experience in the Audio Visual industry

• Be a team leader and possess excellent leadership qualities
• Must possess an extremely meticulous and organized working style and have an ability to work as part of a team.
• Must possess the following skills: in-depth knowledge of installation, operation, maintenance, scheduling and support of Audio/Visual Equipment, desktop and conference room VTC systems, and Video Projection/Production Equipment in a secure government or military environment. Including:
  • Video projection and Display Equipment.
  • Digital Video processing and transport Equipment.
  • Audio equipment including Microphones, Amplifyers, Speakers and Digital Signal Processors.
  • Control System processors and User Interfaces.
• Working knowledge of AV concepts such as acoustics, lighting, aspect ratios, font size versus distance, scan rates, video standards and digital and analog transmission systems.
• Working knowledge of TEMPEST standards and IA concerns for multi-classification multimedia systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills experience.
• Expertise with Computer aided drawing program such as Autocad(Prefered) or Visio.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office products required.
• Experience with Tandberg/Cisco systems installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Control system installation and programming (AMX and/or Extron).
• Experience with lighting and shade systems installation (programming a plus).
• Knowledge and experience with computer network configuration.
• Understanding electrical current (a plus).

NMR Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  M/F/D/V