Hands-On AV & IT Technician - Show Control & Networks

Van Gendt Hallen; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Drift Museum Amsterdam is seeking a Junior/Medior AV & IT Technician to help keep the exhibition systems running smoothly daily. You will manage show control, AV and networked equipment, monitor performance and respond to faults on the museum floor.

You’ll work with the System Administrator, the museum’s technical team and external partners. The role focuses on operation and understanding system interconnections, not core network design.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of IP networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS).
• Familiarity with lighting and show control protocols (DMX, sACN, Art-Net) and audio over IP (Dante).
• Methodical troubleshooting with clear written/oral communication in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Daily operations: start-up, shutdown and health checks of show control, AV and installation systems.
• Monitor systems during opening hours and respond promptly to faults or irregularities.
• Troubleshoot IT, AV and OT issues; escalate with System Administrator or partners when needed.
• Provide practical help with devices and operational systems for museum staff.
• Carry out routine maintenance, document incidents and configurations.
• Support testing, commissioning and improvements to installations with the team.

Skills

IP networking basics

DMX / sACN / Art-Net

Dante

Show control & AV

Troubleshooting

Dutch & English comms

Documentation & teamwork

Job description

Drift Museum Amsterdam is seeking a Junior/Medior AV & IT Technician to help keep the exhibition systems running smoothly daily. You will manage show control, AV and networked equipment, monitor performance and respond to faults on the museum floor.

You’ll work with the System Administrator, the museum’s technical team and external partners. The role focuses on operation and understanding system interconnections, not core network design.