Communication & AV Network Engineer Specialist

SMX is seeking a Communications and Audio-Video Network General Support Specialist to provide a client organization with on and off-site Tactical and Remote C5I Edge Systems (TARCES) solution engineering, special engineering, infrastructure and cable plant technology support, information technology system administration, as well as technical support services for their TARCES systems, subsystems, equipment and ancillaries on various platforms.

The Communications and Video Support Specialist will provide support in installation and sustainment of: Audio/Video(A/V) control systems, Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network, radio receivers, transmitters, COMSEC equipment, controlled cryptographic items (CCI), and associated equipment, and may include design and installation, and general sustainment/maintenance support of networks.  The successful candidate will support existing technical systems as well as enrich current capabilities. This work is onsite supporting multiple clients in Stuttgart Germany and surrounding areas.

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance which requires US Citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support conference rooms, Executive Suites, and desktop Conferencing solutions

• Install/Maintain CISCO Codecs desktop/rack mounted, and Microsoft Teams to include equipment tied into system

• Design, install, operate, and maintain AV (Crestron & AMX) systems, including display devices, projectors, televisions, camera systems, video teleconferencing systems (VTC), microphones and speakers

• Support software and hardware, for Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems for the United States Military Command personnel

• Install and program Cisco VTC equipment utilized within key locations to conduct high priority missions

• Install Crestron, Vaddio, Tesira Bi-Amp, Extron, and CISCO components utilized within AV systems installed within the Command’s areas of operation

• Support for C5ISR systems such as military communication systems,

• LAN/WAN and wireless systems,

• commercial satellite systems,

• Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), and telephony and teleport connectivity for the command operations centers and cellular telephone systems

• Support fiber optic solutions – fabricating cables, conducting testing, splicing, terminations and troubleshooting

• Conduct radio testing and upgrade radio firmware

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance required: Top Secret

• Minimum of five years’ experience in supporting hardware and software communications solutions, installation, and sustainment

• Knowledge of A/V platforms including AMX, Crestron, Tesira, Extron, Think Logical, IPTV Server Solutions

• Experience in CAT6 and fiber optic cabling repair services

• Experience with Fiber Optic Maintenance and radio upgrades and maintenance

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with senior military personnel, customers, peers, and suppliers

• Ability to effectively discuss technical issues with customers and determine a solution

• Dedicated individual with keen technical ability and systematic approach to problem solving

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of Network / Security Infrastructure systems, Netgear & Cisco Switches (Managed), DNS, DHCP and multicast traffic management

• Knowledge of Variable Standing Wave Radio (VSWR) testing of antennas

• Knowledge of Server 2016, Server 2012 R2 & Core, Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, 81, 7, Server 2003, SharePoint 2010, 2013, Kali & Red Hat Linux, PowerShell, Exchange Server 2007 SP2/2010 SP2/2013, Exchange