AV Programmer -Master Crestron

Job Description

Description

The National Security Customer Group of SAIC is seeking an AV Program (Master Creston) to support an IT Service Management effort for USTRANSCOM located at Scott Air Force Base (AFB) in Illinois.  The USTC Managed Information Technology Services (MITS) contract is intended to provide strategic, technical, and program management guidance and support services to facilitate the operations and modernization of the combatant command’s infrastructure, systems, and applications. This support will be provided to the USTC Command, Control, Communications & Cyber Systems Directorate (TCJ6). 

The successful candidate will provide their Master Creston expertise to the Video Conferencing (VTC) and Audiovisual team providing all facets of customer service including, designing, installing, programming, maintaining, operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting of video conference and briefing support facilities.  

Daily responsibilities may include:

• Engineering, designing, programming, integrating existing, and install new AV/VTC technologies 
• Performing all control system programming for audio visual systems  
• Working with Design Engineer and Contracting Officer's Technical Representative to ensure a user-friendly operating environment for controlling audio/visual equipment 
• Maintaining and updating the VTC architecture, to include a graphical representation
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation in accordance with configuration management processes 
• Planning, performing and documenting preventative maintenance on equipment suggested by the manufacturer
• Updating firmware to the approved/recommended versions as required
• Providing utilization metrics for VTCs on a recurring and adhoc basis 

This position is for Monday through Friday, normal business hours.  However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or emergency events.  

Qualifications

• Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience or 12 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Must have a Master Crestron certification 
• Significant experience programming Crestron audiovisual and VTC presentation control systems in complex multi-security level environments. 
• Ability to interpret customer touchpanel interface requirements and develop intelligent, intuitive, functional user interfaces 
• Experience designing audiovisual and VTC presentation control systems in complex multi-security level environments. 
• Understanding of electronic system architecture and design. 
• Experience researching and writing excellent documentation and examples for technical personnel 
• Technical writing and documentation skills. 
• Configuration and change management experience working directly with/for a Government customer. 

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• ITIL Foundations (v3 or higher) certification 
• An AV/VTC certification, such as: CTS, CTS-I, Creston DMC-4K, Extron AV Association

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.