Audio Visual Engineer

Audio Visual Engineer

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for an Audio-Visual Engineer to support our government customer located in Arlington, Virginia. This position is 100% on-site.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Installs, pull, terminate, and test all audio visual (AV) type cables, connectors, and interfaces.
• Install projections screens, plasma TV's and different types of speakers.
• Installation of AV systems on client sites.
• Read blueprints and wire AV racks.
• Has a thorough understanding and working knowledge of testing, analyses and corrective action on systems, networks, hardware and software in a Professional Audio/Video environment.
• Know and understand all wire and connector types on all AV related cable.
• Develops, sets up, tests, and maintains equipment used for videoconferencing integrated room systems and special custom projects.
• Upgrade and configure current software and hardware already in operation.
• Install, configure, and maintain Commercial off the Shelf AV software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Degree/Education/Certification:

• Associate of Science Degree in Engineering/Computer Science or Journeyman with three (3) years of experience.
• Certified IAT Level II, IAW DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01M at time of contract initiation/on-boarding.

Required Skills and Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of installation, operation, scheduling and support of desktop and conference room VTC systems in a secure government or military environment including Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), CODECs and H.323 protocols.
• Thorough working knowledge of AV concepts such as acoustics, lighting, aspect ratios, and font size versus distance, scan rates, video standards and transmission systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication experience to engage and support executive level customers.

Required Citizenship and Clearance:

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must have an active Top-Secret with SCI clearance

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation.