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The Audio/Video Design Architect is responsible for designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining audio-visual systems in various environments and multiple classifications, including offices, conference rooms, collaboration rooms, auditoriums, and Operations Centers. The architect is responsible for ensuring that sound and video systems function seamlessly, providing high-quality communication, collaboration, situational awareness, and presentation experiences to system users. The architect is responsible for ensuring designed solutions meet DISA and ARMY cybersecurity requirements for use in multiple classifications. The architect plans lifecycle management for selected equipment and solutions to ensure the AV solutions meet emerging and sustainment goals of DEVCOM.

• Designs customized audio-visual systems tailored to a specific environment’s needs.

• Selecting and integrating microphones, speakers, displays, video conferencing cameras, and control systems.

• Designs layouts for optimal acoustics, visual clarity, and user interaction.

• Ensures compatibility with existing IT infrastructure and networking systems.

• Develops and maintains standard solutions.

• Develops design documentation including schematics, installation drawings, implementation plans, project schedules and user guides.

• Oversee physical installation and setup, including mounting displays, projectors, and video walls for presentations and video conferencing.

• Position microphones and speakers for optimal audio clarity.

• Configure video conferencing systems and integrate into the network.

• Install cables to link all components.

• Work closely with the Audio/Video System Control (Automation) Programmer to develop controls for the design components.

• Configure digital signal processing equipment to provide audio mixing and equalization to ensure balanced sound.

• Configure video scalers, extenders, encoders, decoders, cameras and displays to maximize visual quality.

• Develop and program room control systems (e.g., touch panels and controllers) to manage lighting, sound, and video.

• Diagnose and resolve issues with sound distortion, connectivity problems, or system failures.

• Update firmware and software to keep devices secure and functional.

• Replace faulty components and ensure smooth system operation.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here (https://www.colsa.com/culture\_benefits/) .

Required SkillsRequired Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or related field, or equivalent experience (Master's preferred)

+ Minimum of 8 years’ related experience

+ Demonstrated experience in A/V system design, integration, and support

+ DoD Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required;

Preferred Qualifications

+ Expertise with CAD software such as MS Visio is preferred

+ Crestron, AMX and Extron programming experience is preferred

+ Experience with Distributed Audio/Video systems, videoconferencing, and boardroom installations is preferred.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.