Lead VTC Technician

*Active Secret Clearance needed for consideration*

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Lead VTC (Video Teleconference) Technician to support a NIWC PAC operational environment based in San Diego, CA . This position is a fulltime role that will be fully onsite . This position is critical in maintaining reliable, secure conferencing capabilities across classified and unclassified environments. As a Lead VTC Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless execution of missioncritical communications through installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and live operational support of VTC and enterprise audiovisual systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain VTC systems within conference rooms and secure facilities.
• Integrate VTC components with existing network and audiovisual infrastructure.
• Configure and optimize codecs, cameras, microphones, displays, and control systems.
• Ensure VTC system installations comply with DoD and facility security requirements.
• Prepare conference rooms prior to scheduled meetings to ensure operational readiness.
• Operate VTC systems during live sessions, including call setup, bridging, and performance monitoring.
• Troubleshoot issues in real time to prevent or resolve meeting disruptions.
• Coordinate with remote sites to validate compatibility and connectivity.
• Support both classified and unclassified conferencing per security policies.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues impacting VTC services.
• Perform preventive maintenance and recurring system health checks.
• Manage and maintain VTC equipment inventory.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, efficiency, and user experience.
• Provide technical guidance or oversight to junior technicians when needed.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance
• IAT Level II Certification - One of the following:
  • CCNA-Security
  • CySA+
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • Security+ CE
  • CND
  • SSCP
• 5+ years of experience supporting VTC or enterprise audiovisual systems
• Experience installing and troubleshooting enterprise VTC platforms (Cisco, Poly, Crestron, etc.)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, VLANs, QoS)
• Experience with classified conferencing environments preferred
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with network diagnostics and monitoring tools
• Experience supporting secure conference room buildouts
• Knowledge of AV control systems and signal flow

Compensation to include

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 (depending on experience)
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 3/19/2026. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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