Broadcast System Maintenance Technician

ONE DIVERSIFIED • Washington, DC

71d

About The Position

Provide direct technical support for the maintenance, operation, repair, and modernization of broadcast and audiovisual (AV) systems within a secure, multi-facility federal environment. Ensure the readiness and reliability of all broadcast and AV systems, supporting daily operations for mission-critical live and recorded federal events. Responsibilities range from intermediate to senior, including mentoring junior staff, leading technical projects, and ensuring compliance with federal standards.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of active interim security clearance and ability to obtain/maintain active TS/SCI clearance.
• 3-7 years' experience in broadcast system maintenance/repair and AV technical operations.
• Strong knowledge of AV signal flow, routing, transmission, broadcast IT/Digital, baseband & IP routing, and current applicable broadcast & IP standards.
• Hands-on experience with broadcast/AV equipment, monitoring tools, and automation control systems (AMX/Crestron).
• Ability to create and interpret technical drawings, rack elevations, and schematics.
• Excellent troubleshooting, customer service, and project management skills.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required by event schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in secure federal, military, or major network broadcast facilities.
• Industry certifications applicable to Broadcast IT/Engineering and AV Systems.
• Familiarity with advanced protocols (SMPTE ST 2110, KVM/IP, NDI, Dante, AES67) and compression and streaming standards (AVC, HEVC, MPEG, RTMP, SRT, HLS).
• Experience mentoring junior staff and contributing to program improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Broadcast & AV system maintenance and repair (baseband and IP audio/video routers, switchers, signal processors, cable head-end, satellite downlink, RF/IP components).
• Diagnose and resolve signal flow issues quickly, escalating complex issues, and preparing and submitting reports as required and requested.
• Execute preventative maintenance plans and emergency response procedures and perform firmware/hardware upgrades and preventative maintenance.
• Install, terminate, splice, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic cables; maintain fiber infrastructure and support expansion projects.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot AV control systems (AMX, Crestron); integrate DSPs, displays, microphones, KVM/IP routers.
• Operate and maintain portable AV/broadcast systems for events; lead technical support during high-profile events.
• Assist with system upgrades, migrations, run-sheets, drawings, and documentation; ensure compliance with technical/security standards.
• Mentor junior technicians; supervise activities and deliver outstanding customer service to all internal and external clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees