Senior AV Engineer

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced AV Engineer to be the subject matter expert for projects supporting the Department of Homeland Security St.

Elizabeth's Campus in Washington, DC. A Top Secret Clearance and DHS EOD is required for this position. Duties and Responsibilities : Troubleshooting, repair and general support of AV systems Campus wide.

This includes Conference Rooms, Conference Centers, and Operations Centers with video walls, Board Rooms, Executive Level Suites, etc.

AV Equipment and systems include (but is not limited to) microphones, speakers, cameras, equipment credenzas / racks, video walls, individual televisions, projectors, and the campus Haivision IPTV system.

May include integrating new systems into existing systems. De-installing end-of-life / end-of-service devices and cabling and systems in support of tech refresh efforts across the Campus.

Support the Engineering staff with programming and provisioning of systems. Comprehensive testing AV systems post-repair / upgrade to ensure quality, signal connection, and operational readiness.

Utilize Service Now ticketing system for issue tracking, documentation and resolution. Access and maintain stock of system repair parts on campus and utilize inventory spreadsheets to back fill inventory from warehouse to campus.

Collect, organize and document stock of failed system parts for shipment to repair facility as requested by tech lead. Desired Skills and Experience : Ability to place devices and create flow diagrams for AV systems in AutoCAD required Experience in the following areas : Enterprise IP Television (IPTV), Enterprise Videoconferencing, Complex AV Presentation and Briefing Systems, Knowledge Wall Solutions Experience with the following vendors : Evertz, Haivision, DirecTV, Technicolor, Cisco, AMX, Extron, Crestron Education / Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work / military experience required.

Must have existing U.S. Government Top Secret clearance Must have or be able to obtain a DHS EOD Must be willing to work on-site in Washington, DC Company Benefits and Perks Compensation Industry competitive salary well above market average 401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vested Referral bonuses up to $5,000 100% company-paid benefits Cigna Open Access Plus $0 deductible Medical plan for employee + family Vision and Dental plan for employee + family Short Term Disability for employee Long Term Disability for employee Life Insurance for employee Flexible Paid Time Off Policy 180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion 10+ Company Holidays per year 6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leave Flexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedules Career Growth Company sponsored training and certifications No questions asked professional / business / technical book reimbursement Company paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses Company Overview Innovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities.

Established in 2008, IDS has 15 years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market. We’re a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations.

We specialize in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics.

Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services : strategy, design, implementation and operations. IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St.

Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia. Powered by JazzHR