Long Description:
Job Summary:
The Technical Support Engineer will be responsible for delivering remote conference room and audiovisual support for our client. This role involves managing and maintaining video conferencing, audio/visual, and webcasting technologies, ensuring seamless operations for global meetings, events, and webcasts, and providing exceptional support to users and executives.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Services:
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Assist in scheduling, modifying, and canceling white glove conferences and webcasts.
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Manage the associated service Outlook mailbox.
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Create and analyze performance and usage metrics.
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Open, update, and resolve service tickets related to AV and webcasting technologies.
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Monitor and update support queues for current and upcoming AV technologies and webcast incidents.
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Escalate complex issues to third-level support or manufacturer/vendor support teams.
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Participate in meetings regarding current and future AV and webcasting systems.
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Maintain and update training and troubleshooting documentation.
Video Call and Webcast Support:
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Ensure video endpoints are online and operational.
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Manage incident response during active calls and webcasts.
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Prepare and support webcast events, including creating event webpages and conducting dry runs.
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Monitor live webcast events and troubleshoot issues as needed.
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Report viewer metrics during and after events.
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Trim, encode, and distribute recorded on-demand copies of webcast sessions.
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Coordinate technology scheduling to ensure successful meetings.
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Webcast Video on Demand Services:
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Create and manage streaming VOD directories for Ford users.
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Manage user groups and multimedia storage on Ford’s network.
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Troubleshoot issues related to uploaded VOD content.
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Assist users with training on new and existing video technologies.
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Provide streaming metrics and analytics for hosted videos.
Commissioning Services:
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Configure Cisco Video Conferencing Codecs and streaming encoders (e.g., VBrick Rev).
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Test endpoints and network devices.
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Review, verify, and backup configuration files to facilitate disaster recovery.
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Support the commissioning and decommissioning of conference rooms and AV devices.
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Conduct room testing, certification, and troubleshooting.
Application Support:
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Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for applications including MS Teams, Miro, Vbrick, and other agreed-upon platforms.
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Collaborate with Product Engineers to resolve application issues.
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Escalate critical issues to Level 3 engineering.
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Assist users with application usage and remote training.
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Manage support tickets within Ford’s ticketing system.
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Administer access requests and maintain support documentation.
Qualifications:
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Proven experience in AV support, video conferencing, and webcast management.
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Familiarity with Cisco Video Codecs, VBrick Rev, and related AV/IT infrastructure.
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Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Experience with ticketing systems and documentation management.
Preferred Skills:
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Knowledge of webcast and streaming platforms.
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Experience with AV commissioning and room setup.
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Ability to train end-users on AV technologies.