AV Engineer / ThunderCAT Specialist
Ignite IT · Suitland, MD · 1 mo ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Support, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise A/V and collaboration systems, including Cisco Webex Room Kit technologies
- Provide technical support for ThunderCAT appliances and related collaboration infrastructure
- Maintain fully integrated audio and video environments supporting conference rooms, executive briefing spaces, and enterprise collaboration services
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, audio, video, control system, and network connectivity issues
- Troubleshoot issues across multiple OSI layers, including Layer 1 physical connectivity, Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing, Layer 6 presentation, and Layer 7 application services
- Identify system breakpoints, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to restore service
- Support and configure enterprise A/V platforms, including Biamp/Tesira, Crestron, Aurora multimedia solutions, and Dante-enabled audio networking environments
- Coordinate with infrastructure, networking, telecommunications, endpoint support, and operations teams to resolve cross-functional technical issues
- Monitor system performance and support preventative maintenance activities to ensure reliable collaboration services
- Document troubleshooting steps, configurations, resolutions, and operational procedures
- Support high-priority meetings, executive events, and mission-critical collaboration sessions as needed
- Recommend improvements to enhance system reliability, performance, scalability, and user experience
Requirements
- Deep understanding of enterprise network topology and how A/V systems integrate with network infrastructure
- Extensive hands-on experience supporting and configuring Cisco Webex Room Kit collaboration technologies
- Strong experience with enterprise audio/visual systems and integrated conferencing environments
- Proficiency with Biamp/Tesira audio platforms
- Experience with Crestron control systems
- Experience with Aurora multimedia solutions
- Knowledge of Dante-enabled audio networking environments
- Able to troubleshoot complex technical issues across hardware, software, network, endpoint, and application layers
- Experience diagnosing issues across OSI Layers 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7
- Strong root cause analysis and problem-resolution skills
- Able to work effectively in high-visibility, mission-critical operational environments
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and cross-functional coordination skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting ThunderCAT appliances or similar enterprise collaboration monitoring and management platforms
- Experience supporting enterprise conference rooms, executive briefing centers, operations centers, or large-scale integrated collaboration environments
- Familiarity with telecommunications, endpoint support, and enterprise infrastructure operations
- Experience supporting federal, government, or highly regulated enterprise environments
- Experience developing or maintaining technical documentation, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides