Audio Video support Lead Engineer

Job Title: AV/VC Support Lead (Unified Communications)
Rate- $50/hr
Location- Santa Clara, CA

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced AV/VC Support Lead to own the delivery, reliability, and continuous improvement of our Unified Communications (UC) and conference room AV services. In this role you will lead a team of AV support specialists, set support standards, manage escalations, and partner with IT, facilities, and vendors to deliver seamless meeting experiences across all AV spaces. You will be both a hands-on technical expert and a people leader.

Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Service Delivery

• Lead, coach, and mentor AV support specialists; assign work, set priorities, and manage schedules and on-call coverage.
  

• Serve as the escalation point (Tier 2/3) for complex AV, UC, and conference room issues.
  

• Define and maintain support processes, SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.
  

• Track and report on KPIs and SLAs (ticket volume, resolution time, room uptime, user satisfaction) and drive improvements.
  

UC & Meeting Platform Ownership

• Own support strategy for Microsoft Teams, Webex, and Cisco video conferencing platforms.
  

• Lead troubleshooting of complex meeting issues and conduct root cause analysis for recurring problems.
  

• Coordinate platform updates, new feature rollouts, and user communications.
  

Conference Room & AV Infrastructure

• Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of AV equipment across all AV spaces, including Cisco video endpoints and Poly phones.
  

• Define room standards, designs, and build specifications for new and refreshed spaces.
  

• Plan and run proactive room health checks, monitoring, and preventive maintenance programs for AV and network equipment.
  

Events & Large Group Support

• Plan and lead IT AV support for executive meetings, town halls, and large events.
  

• Ensure staffing, equipment, and contingency plans are in place for high-visibility sessions.
  

Vendor & Project Management

• Manage relationships with AV integrators, OEMs, and service providers, including SLAs, escalations, and contract renewals.
  

• Lead AV projects from requirements through delivery, including scope, timelines, budget, and testing.
  

• Support budget planning and lifecycle/refresh forecasting for AV equipment.
  

Inventory, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure accurate records of AV inventory, configurations, warranties, and maintenance history.
  

• Ensure adherence to IT security, compliance, and change management standards.
  

• Review and approve documentation, incident reports, and post-event reviews.
  

Required Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in AV/UC support, including 6 years in a lead, supervisory, or senior role.
  

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Teams, Webex, and Cisco video conferencing environments.
  

• Hands-on experience with conference room AV design, installation, and troubleshooting, including displays, DSPs, codecs, cameras, microphones, and control systems.
  

• Familiarity with Poly phones and room integrations.
  

• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN, VLANs, QoS, PoE) as they relate to AV and UC.
  

• Experience managing vendors, projects, and service-level agreements.
  

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CTS, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP Collaboration), or Microsoft Teams certifications.
  

• Experience with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and room monitoring/management platforms.
  

• Experience supporting global or multi-site environments.
  

• Background in budgeting and lifecycle planning.
  

Success Measures

• Improved room uptime and faster incident resolution.
  

• Higher user satisfaction for meetings and events.
  

• Consistent standards across all AV spaces.
  

• Accurate inventory and a well-documented support model.
  

• A skilled, engaged, and well-covered support team.