Job Description
Audio/Visual (AV) Collaboration Engineer About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Audio/Visual (AV) Collaboration Engineer to join a high-performing IT team supporting enterprise collaboration technologies in a fast-paced financial services environment. This role is responsible for the engineering, design, implementation, administration, and support of enterprise voice, video conferencing, and collaboration solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in professional AV systems, unified communications, and video conferencing technologies, with the ability to troubleshoot live events, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support modern cloud-based collaboration platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineer, design, configure, administer, and support enterprise collaboration, voice, and video conferencing systems.
- Provide Tier 2 support for AV, Unified Communications, and collaboration technologies.
- Support and troubleshoot executive meetings, Town Halls, Fireside Chats, and other live events with minimal downtime.
- Ensure the availability and performance of cloud-based and managed collaboration services.
- Configure and support AV hardware and software installed by third-party integrators.
- Coordinate AV installation projects, including vendor management, scheduling, and tracking labor and materials.
- Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), assist with AV system designs, and provide implementation estimates for new conference room deployments.
- Serve as the primary technical contact for AV vendors, service providers, and internal escalation teams.
- Utilize monitoring tools such as Cisco Room Management, SolarWinds, and similar platforms to identify and resolve system issues.
- Partner with network and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
- Perform preventative maintenance, firmware upgrades, and security remediation to ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.
- Commission newly installed conference rooms and provide onsite end-user training.
- Research emerging AV and collaboration technologies and recommend improvements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or a high school diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience .
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience installing, configuring, and supporting professional AV systems.
- Experience with enterprise AV solutions from vendors such as: Crestron QSC Shure Biamp Cisco
- Strong understanding of IP networking concepts and communication protocols.
- Experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting collaboration technologies.
- Hands-on experience with: Cisco codecs Video displays Microphones DSPs Amplifiers Video switchers Extenders Control systems
- Experience installing and supporting AV infrastructure including: Rack assemblies Structured cabling Cable terminations Connectors Speaker installations Flat-panel display mounting
- Ability to read and interpret AV system drawings, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Experience supporting cloud-based interoperability and collaboration platforms.
- Experience supporting Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, IM, and web collaboration applications.
- Knowledge of Unified Communications, VoIP, and enterprise video conferencing technologies.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues independently.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends when supporting critical events.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., climb ladders (up to 10 feet), and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using AutoCAD, Visio, or similar tools to create AV system designs.
- Experience programming or configuring AV hardware, including: Crestron Biamp QSC ClickShare Cisco Codec platforms InfoComm CTS-I Certification.
- Cisco CCNA Collaboration Certification.
- Additional AV manufacturer certifications are highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Strong project coordination and vendor management abilities.
- Ability to perform under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong customer service mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive problem solver with the ability to make sound decisions with limited information.
For applications and inquiries, contact:hirings@openkyber.com
Job Tags
Flexible hours, Afternoon shift