What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio Video Technician (Senior) - TS/CI Poly position at Blackwatch International?
Lead the audio-visual and video teleconferencing (VTC) systems that keep FBI teams connected. As the Senior Audio/Video Technician at an FBI facility in Huntsville, AL, you'll direct the design, installation, and upkeep of sophisticated A/V systems and mentor a team of technicians. This full-time senior role requires an active Top Secret clearance with a CI polygraph and US citizenship, and puts your experience to work on a stable, high-impact national security mission.
- Location: Huntsville, AL (FBI facility), NCR (FBI facility)
- Job type: Full-time
- Experience: 8 years
- Clearance: Top Secret with CI polygraph (active)
- US citizenship: Required
About the role
Blackwatch supports the FBI's enterprise mobile and collaboration platforms within a zero-trust framework, enabling secure communication in both classified and unclassified environments. Our teams provide engineering, deployment, and ongoing support for these services at multiple FBI locations. As the senior technician, you'll lead high-impact A/V and VTC projects and make sure systems perform, scale, and stay secure.
What you'll do
- Lead technical design, installation, and maintenance of sophisticated audiovisual and VTC systems.
- Supervise and mentor junior and mid-level A/V technicians.
- Evaluate system performance and recommend major changes to improve efficiency and capability.
- Plan and coordinate support for complex events, including secure classified communications.
- Integrate A/V systems with enterprise networks while keeping them scalable and secure.
- Keep all work compliant with FBI operational and security standards.
- Drive adoption of new equipment and software solutions.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field [Check: if the contract labor category allows, change to 'Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience']
- 8 years of A/V technical experience (certifications or prior work may substitute)
- Comprehensive knowledge of A/V systems, acoustics, and integration with enterprise networks
- Proven leadership, including supervising and mentoring technicians
- Strong project management and cross-team collaboration skills
- Active Top Secret clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
- US citizenship
Preferred qualifications
- Experience supporting complex events and secure classified communications
Benefits
Blackwatch offers a full benefits package, including:
- 401(k) with a 3% company match, plus a 50% match on additional contributions up to an extra 2%
- Medical coverage through Anthem, with four national PPO plan options
- Company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) on HSA-eligible plans
- Dental and vision coverage through Principal
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, plus company-paid short- and long-term disability
- Healthcare, limited-purpose, and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a 24/7 NurseLine, and LiveHealth Online virtual doctor visits
- Wellness rewards of up to $200 through Anthem's Wellbeing Solutions program
- Coverage starts on your date of hire, and domestic partners are eligible
About Blackwatch
Blackwatch International is a small business founded in 2010 and based in McLean, VA, dedicated to supporting federal government and national security missions. We provide IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, data exploitation, and engineering services, and we hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications plus a CMMI Maturity Level 3 appraisal. We are growing, and we offer real opportunities for advancement.
Blackwatch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Blackwatch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need an accommodation, please contact HR.
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