Audio Visual Design Engineer Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Overview

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Audiovisual Engineer is responsible for the design, engineering, integration, and advanced troubleshooting of audiovisual systems in support of government operations. The AV Engineer provides technical expertise in the planning, implementation, and optimization of AV solutions to ensure reliable, secure, and high-quality communications for agency meetings, conferences, operations centers, and special events.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide A/V engineering support consistent with the Audio/Visual Engineer labor category and required A/V certification(s).
• Design, install, troubleshoot, maintain, splice, and terminate all copper and fiber cables for all 39 IOS networks.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and AV systems including, but not limited to:
  • Cameras, N-Version Execution (NVX) Encoders.
  • Digital Media NVX (DM-NVX) Encoders.
  • Digital Signal Processors.
  • Microphones, Speakers.
  • Amplifiers, Televisions/Displays.
  • Servers.
  • Switches.
  • Routers.
• Troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and software including, but not limited to:
  • Crestron, Christie Spyder, Christie Controller, Bosch, Dante, Jabber, WebEx, Codecs and Touch Panels.
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, set up and schedule VTCs along with maintaining the recording system and inventorying the recordings.
• Understand, design, and implement networks in accordance with best practices including, but not limited to 2-Tier Model, 3-Tier Model, and First Hop Redundancy.
• Design, configure, install, troubleshoot, and maintain switches and switching technologies including, but not limited to:
  • Access Ports, Trunk Ports, VLAN, Native VLAN, Private VLAN, Multicast, STP, MAC, CAM, and CEF.
• Design, configure, install, troubleshoot, and maintain routers and routing technologies including, but not limited to: Static and Dynamic Routing and Multicast.
• Create and maintain documentation for all installs and changes including, but not limited to:
  • Diagrams (Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 3, Boundary, Core, Distribution, Access), Rack elevations and Ports and Protocols lists.
• Apply cyber and/or information technology duties and experiences specifically with relation to A/V systems.
• Support A/V system integration with underlying IT/network infrastructure aligned to applicable DCWF work roles (e.g., Network Operations Specialist; Enterprise Architect).
• Provide technical support and systems development support aligned to DCWF work roles (Technical Support Specialist; Systems Developer).
• Document and maintain A/V system configurations and engineering/support actions as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Audiovisual Engineer Journeyman:

• • Associate’s degree or approved equivalent experience.
  • NV certification (e.g., Certified Technology Specialist, Crestron Technical Institute certifications, e.g., Technician/Field Engineer, Programmer, Core).
  • 4 years’ AV experience, specifically with relation to NV systems.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • Audiovisual Engineer SME:
• • Bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent experience.
  • NV certification (e.g., Certified Technology Specialist, Crestron Technical Institute certifications, e.g., Technician/Field Engineer, Programmer, Core).
  • 10 years cyber and/or information technology duties and experiences, specifically with relation to NV systems. Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter).
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided).
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year.
• Paid Time Off.

Reports to: Managing Director

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Occasionally it may require light physical activity, such as setting up AV equipment.
• Ability to lift and transport AV equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.