Koniag IT Systems, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a A/V Lead Systems Integrator to support KITS and our government customer Washington, DC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
The A/V Lead Systems Integrator is the senior technical authority responsible for the design, integration, operation, and sustainment of CLIENT's enterprise audio/visual and conferencing capabilities across all CLIENT facilities. This individual leads the A/V team in delivering reliable, high-quality audiovisual experiences for CLIENT staff, leadership, and executive engagements, including conference room technology, digital signage, and executive briefing environments.
The A/V Lead Systems Integrator ensures that all A/V systems are properly integrated with CLIENT's enterprise IT infrastructure, Microsoft 365/Teams environment, and network fabric. This individual serves as the primary escalation point for all A/V-related incidents and engagements, leads A/V project planning and execution, and ensures minimal service interruptions across CLIENT's audiovisual environment.
This role requires deep technical expertise in enterprise A/V systems, strong project leadership skills, and the ability to provide responsive, high-quality support for executive-level meetings and engagements on short notice.
Key Responsibilities:
A/V Systems Design, Integration & Operations:
Lead the design, integration, configuration, and sustainment of enterprise A/V and conferencing systems across all CLIENT facilities
Manage and maintain conference room technology, digital signage systems, and executive briefing environments to ensure reliable, high-quality operation
Oversee integration of A/V systems with CLIENT's enterprise IT infrastructure, including Microsoft Teams Rooms, network connectivity, and endpoint management
Lead planning and execution of A/V infrastructure upgrades, refreshes, and new installations
Develop and maintain A/V system architecture documentation, diagrams, and configuration records
Evaluate emerging A/V technologies and recommend solutions that align with CLIENT's enterprise environment and mission needs
Executive & Priority Event Support:
Provide direct, hands-on support for executive-level meetings, briefings, and high-priority events, ensuring seamless A/V performance
Coordinate with CLIENT leadership, executive staff, and event coordinators to understand requirements and prepare A/V systems in advance of scheduled engagements
Serve as the on-site technical lead for executive briefing center operations and high-visibility events
Maintain on-call availability outside core business hours to support executive engagements and priority events as needed
Develop and execute pre-event testing and validation procedures to minimize the risk of service interruptions
Incident Management & Escalation:
Serve as the primary escalation point for all A/V-related incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution
Diagnose and resolve complex A/V system failures, integration issues, and performance problems independently
Coordinate with network, Microsoft infrastructure, and NOC teams to resolve cross-domain A/V incidents
Manage the A/V incident lifecycle in the Government ITSM platform, ensuring accurate and complete records
Develop and maintain A/V troubleshooting runbooks, escalation procedures, and knowledge base articles
Team Leadership & Supervision:
Lead, mentor, and supervise A/V systems integration team members
Assign and prioritize work across the A/V team in alignment with Sprint commitments and operational priorities
Ensure team members are cross-trained and capable of supporting all A/V functions to maintain coverage continuity
Conduct quality reviews of team members' work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards
Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of A/V team personnel
Microsoft Teams & Collaboration Platform Integration:
Lead integration and administration of Microsoft Teams Rooms and related conferencing technologies across CLIENT facilities
Coordinate with the Microsoft Infrastructure team to ensure proper configuration, licensing, and management of Teams-based A/V endpoints
Support troubleshooting and resolution of Microsoft Teams-related A/V issues in collaboration with the Microsoft Infrastructure team
Stay current on Microsoft Teams Rooms updates, features, and best practices, applying improvements to CLIENT's environment as appropriate
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum 6-8 years of hands-on enterprise A/V systems integration and operations experience
Demonstrated experience designing, integrating, and managing enterprise-scale A/V environments, including conference room technology, digital signage, and executive briefing systems
Proven experience supporting executive-level engagements and high-visibility events in a professional environment
Experience integrating A/V systems with Microsoft Teams Rooms and enterprise collaboration platforms
Experience in a Federal or private-sector enterprise environment of comparable scale, complexity, and security posture
Demonstrated experience leading or supervising A/V technical teams
Technical Expertise:
Expert-level proficiency in:
Enterprise A/V system design, integration, and operations
Conference room technology (e.g., Crestron, Extron, Poly, Cisco, Logitech)
Digital signage systems and management platforms
Executive briefing center design and operations
Microsoft Teams Rooms configuration and management
A/V over IP technologies and transport protocols
Display technologies (LED, LCD, projection systems)
Audio systems (DSP configuration, microphone arrays, speaker systems)
Strong working knowledge of:
Enterprise network fundamentals relevant to A/V systems (VLANs, QoS, multicast)
Microsoft 365 and Teams administration as it relates to A/V endpoints
ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow)
IT security principles applicable to A/V systems
ITIL 4 change and incident management practices
Required Certifications (Must be current and unexpired throughout performance):
Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) - AVIXA (required)
CTS-I (Certified Technology Specialist - Installation) (required)
CTS-D (Certified Technology Specialist - Design) (strongly preferred)
Additional preferred certifications:
Crestron Certified Programmer or equivalent manufacturer certification
Microsoft Teams Rooms certification or equivalent
Extron Control Professional certification
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
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Job Details
Job Family Engineering
Job Function Audio Visual Engineer
Pay Type Salary
Hiring Min Rate 130,000 USD
Hiring Max Rate 150,000 USD
