AV Engineer- TS/SCI Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an AV Engineer to support an Army program focused on providing secure, reliable, and mission-essential communication and conferencing capabilities across government, defense, and intelligence environments. This position is fully onsite in Alexandria, VA.

Must have active TS/SCI clearance

How an Audio Visual Engineer will Make an Impact:

• Collaborate closely with system administrators, facilities teams, and mission stakeholders to plan, integrate, and maintain AV systems that directly support secure conferencing, command centers, and high-impact communication spaces.
• Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges, ensuring operational continuity within dynamic and secure environments.
• Operate within a mission-driven team environment where innovation, responsiveness, and precision are essential to success.
• Lead implementation and lifecycle management of AV systems—including video conferencing, projection, display, control systems, and sound reinforcement—to ensure seamless and secure user experiences.
• Apply advanced technical skills using platforms such as Crestron, AMX, Extron, Cisco TelePresence, and AV-over-IP technologies to deliver reliable, scalable, and future-focused AV solutions.

Required Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 5+ years of experience in AV engineering, integration, or support—preferably within secure, government, or enterprise environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Audio Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Crestron/AMX programming, Extron systems, Cisco Webex/TelePresence, AV-over-IP technologies, control system design, signal flow analysis, system schematics, and rack building.
• Ability to travel 10-15% for installations, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving skills, communication abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to support AV operations in secure and fast-paced environments.

Compensation:

$110,000-$120,000/year **depending on years of experience and degree**

Full Benefits -Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on 12/4/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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