Mid-Level AV-VTC Engineer (Programmer)

Chenega Corp • Ft Belvoir, VA

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About The Position

Chenega Analytic Business Solutions is seeking a Mid-Level AV-VTC Engineer (Programmer) in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. The engineer will develop and maintain existing audiovisual capabilities at the client’s headquarters and subordinate sites, and ensure the AV Engineering Team has the tools needed to support the customer’s mission.

The role provides advanced programming, maintenance, and operational support for audiovisual systems and direct support for VTC capabilities. The engineer will contribute to new user-interface designs and integrations, support new-space builds and system upgrades and patches, and assist with customer training. This work supports high-visibility, mission-critical systems across a broad enterprise and may involve classified and unclassified environments.

The position requires advanced Crestron programming and experience with AV control systems, VTC technologies, networking, troubleshooting, and test equipment. The engineer will manage customer needs, schedules, and work priorities, keep current with industry trends and emerging technologies, complete required training, and record labor hours daily. Travel to customer sites may be required globally, including CONUS and OCONUS travel up to 15%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an information technology field, or a high school diploma/GED with an additional 4+ years of experience substituted for the degree.
• 10+ years of experience in AV programming, engineering, and maintenance.
• Senior-level experience configuring, maintaining, and sustaining Extron, Crestron, AMX, and Cisco UC/VTC technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of AV, control signal flow, and test equipment for troubleshooting systems.
• Advanced-level Crestron programming experience.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.
• Strong time management skills and experience working as a key member of an AV design and integration team.
• Ability to apply Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements to UC technologies.
• Strong networking skills and understanding of AV-over-IP technologies, including NXV, NAX, Dante, and AES67.
• Ability to multitask across AV projects and initiatives; communicate effectively; establish priorities and meet deadlines; and work in a high-stress, performance-based environment.
• Experience communicating with customers, vendors, and service providers to foster collaborative relationships.
• Ability to perform duties in DoD classified and unclassified environments, including use of KIV-7 encryption keys for classified ISDN/IP connectivity.
• Ability to resolve basic and advanced issues with Cisco UC technologies.
• Knowledge of AV/VTC sessions, call managers, scheduling, and services with outside agencies for executive-level users.
• Experience with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, TCP/IP, QoS, ISDN, firewall traversal, SIP, H.323, video standards, and DoD Video STIG processes, and familiarity with DISA operational requirements.
• Working knowledge of SIP, ISM, H.232, H.320, H.460, TLS, RTP, SRTP, TCP/IP, UDP, content-control protocols, video compression standards, packet analyzers, routing protocols, and networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Tandberg, Polycom, and Cisco video and voice technologies.
• Full working knowledge of commercial construction methods, including ceiling deck construction, wall framing, structural engineering, electrical wiring, and cable/fiber installation.
• Familiarity with AR 25-1 and DoD PAM 25-91.
• Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager/Cisco Meeting Server operations and maintenance.
• Experience with multi-security classified and unclassified IP video teleconferencing and presentations.
• Senior-level networking, LAN/WAN, and Telecommunications Industry Association cabling standards experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP network routing and switching.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; maintain integrity and accountability; and demonstrate problem-solving and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Crestron Master Certification.
• Certification, knowledge, or experience with AMX or Extron control systems.
• Knowledge of 2D CAD drawing development using Visio, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
• Experience with programming languages such as C+, C++, C#, Visual Basic, or HTML.
• Experience with industry audio digital signal processors (DSPs).
• Knowledge of wireless technologies.
• Experience with DITSCAP/8500.2 IA controls.
• Understanding of PKI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AV capabilities at the client’s headquarters and subordinate sites.
• Provide advanced operational programming, maintenance, and support for audiovisual systems.
• Provide direct support for VTC capabilities and contribute to user-interface designs and integration with AV engineering teams.
• Support new-space builds, upgrades, patches, and customer training.
• Use advanced Crestron programming skills to manage, operate, and maintain AV equipment and suites.
• Design and configure touch panels; read and interpret electronic schematics to troubleshoot, repair, and debug systems.
• Complete AV programming tasks in a timely, quality-conscious manner.
• Manage customer needs and schedules and prioritize work across enterprise AV systems.
• Transfer knowledge to customers and support training in a sensitive, mission-critical environment.
• Collaborate with the team to troubleshoot and develop solutions that keep high-visibility systems available and functional.
• Use knowledge of AV, control signal flow, and test equipment to troubleshoot systems.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Complete annual company and customer training requirements.
• Record labor hours daily in the corporate online system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend customer in-person meetings and conferences as requested.
• Travel globally to customer sites as needed, including CONUS and/or OCONUS travel up to 15%.

Benefits

• The company describes a broad range of benefits but does not specify individual benefits in the posting.
• Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal development programs.
• Well-being programs and flexibility to make daily choices supporting health and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level