Audio Visual (A/V) Systems Architect

Job Family :

Technology Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do :

The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and monitoring of existing and new A / V systems for the client in Huntsville and at facilities nationwide.

These systems include Briefing Display Systems, VTC Systems, and Video wall systems etc.

Candidates must be comfortable with developing schedules / timelines for the work that is required to be reviewed by leadership.

You will be working with other teams to include system administration, telecommunications engineers, etc. in a collaborative effort in validation and verification of new A / V systems.

You will be called up to brief status updates or present problems and solutions to the team and client. Candidate must be able to explain technical issues to non-technical personnel and in a professional manner.

Primary Responsibilities

Design, procure, and implement A / V systems

Create installation design plan (IDP) of A / V equipment

Design and implement new A / V solutions or improve capability or efficiency of existing equipment.

Develop Bill of Materials (BOM) for A / V equipment

Report status, issues and recommendations to key stakeholders

Develop equipment lifecycle management plan for multiple sites across a large government organization

Work with cyber security to maintain security compliance and ATO status for all A / V systems.

Utilize engineering drawings, technical specifications, electrical blueprints and schematics to make sure new equipment will integrate into existing systems.

Knowledge of IP addresses and intersystem communications

What You Will Need :

An ACTIVE and CURRENT Top Secret federal security clearance.

Bachelors in Audio / Visual Engineering or other relevant field, or 4 additional years of experience in audio / visual systems in lieu of degree.

At least 8 years of experience in audio / visual systems.

Foundations of Crestron Programming, CTI-P101, or equivalent years of experience with Crestron.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Experience with AutoCAD

Security+ Certification

Experience with Crestron NVX, Legacy DM and Programming

Intermediate Systems Programming CTI-P201

DM Certified Engineering DMC-E-4K

Understanding of network protocols for streaming video

RMF / Cyber understanding

Member of the Society of Broadcast Engineers

Familiar with Electronic Industries Association Standards

Proficient in International Telecommunications Union Defined Standards

SMPTE Training

AVIXA Training

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include :

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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