AV Architect

Company OverviewBy Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.Position OverviewThe Audio Visual Architect / Engineer will provide daily operation support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Headquarters on Ft. Meade, Maryland.ResponsibilitiesAbility to troubleshoot complex audio, video, switching and control systems problemsKnowledge of standard software for DSP set-up, switcher set-up, etc.Experience with Polycom/Cisco, Clearone, Biamp and similar productsAbility to design and engineer complete AV systemsAbility to lead design and coordination discussions for AV system installations.Ability to create AV system design drawings in AutoCAD/Visio. Ability to create Architectural plans for Audio visual systems and modify architects drawings to incorporate AV systems.Develop and maintain knowledge of current and new AV technologiesCreate equipment list for estimating based on functional needs of customer. Create rough-order-of-magnitude budget summaries.Provide project managers and technical staff with technical support on projects with AV system designsProvide details used for assembly and installation of audio, video, and control systemsFollow projects through installation to final acceptanceReview and approval of technical documents (Schematics, rack drawings, layout drawings and detailed technical info for IP systems) for handover to Project Management for deploymentRequired Experience/QualificationsMinimum of 10 years Audio Visual experiencePreferred Experience/Qualifications10+ years Design experience working with the AV IndustryDegree level qualified in a technical discipline or 4+ years professional AV industry field experience in implementation or system support.CTS-D, CTS-I CertificationsCrestron Programmer CertificationExcellent communication skills, and confidence when dealing with demanding clients, building contractors, architects and other technical members of the project team.10+ years experience of successfully supporting installation teams with technical assistance and problem solving for professional AV equipment and systems.Experience of key technologies such as:Control (Crestron, AMX, Extron)Audio (BIAMP, Shure, Crestron)Video (1Beyond, Cisco, Crestron)AVoIP Design and DeploymentSpecial Requirements/Security ClearanceMinimum SECRET clearance required; TS/SCI preferredSalary RangeSalary Minimum: $115,000Salary Maximum: $150,000The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.Salary Minimum: $115,000Salary Maximum: $150,000The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.Job SummaryID: 2026-10968# of Openings: 1Category: Systems SupportClearance: Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II