Solutions Architect

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401K benefits

Job summary

Acuity Brands, Inc. is seeking a Solutions Architect for Q-SYS to provide pre-sales guidance and design AV solutions for Higher Education accounts across the United States.

The role focuses on designing solutions within the Q-SYS ecosystem, resolving technical inquiries, and delivering training to top adopters. You will develop knowledge of customer needs, support internal and external stakeholders, and ensure successful AV experiences.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Communications, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• Industry certifications including AVIXA, Q-SYS, PMI, Cisco, CompTIA, and AQAV appreciated.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in commercial AV installation/integration project management, programming services, or AV manufacturer application engineering/technical training role.
• Experience creating AV system schematic drawings with Bluebeam Revu or similar.
• Experience supporting enterprise UC platform deployments, compliance requirements, and operational readiness for Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams environments strongly preferred.
• Higher Education AV environment management experience a plus.
• Experience with AV networking and end-user customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze functional requirements and use cases of key clients and propose Q-SYS software solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and on-site proof of concept implementations.
• Provide technical training and develop training materials for specific verticals and projects.
• Coordinate with Dealer Channel Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Technical Services, and other divisions on product issues and customer needs.
• Represent Q-SYS at regional and national trade shows.
• Identify and support factory-direct programming and commissioning efforts for key accounts.

Skills

AV networking

Pre-sales support

Technical training

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Communications or Computer Science

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Zoom

Google Meet

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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QSC is creating exceptional, people-centric experiences with the perfect balance of technology and creativity. Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.

Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com . #QSYS

Work location:

• This position may be based anywhere in the United Statesand includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

Job Summary

The Solutions Architect is responsible for providing pre-sales support and guidance to Q-SYS customers and the Business Development Managers who are responsible for establishing and managing end customer relationships. The Solution Architect is an expert at designing solutions within the Q-SYS ecosystem, resolving technical pre-sales inquiries, and providing training to top Q-SYS adopters. They will be tasked with developing in-depth knowledge of the technical preferences, use cases, and pipeline of key end customers and will aid internal and external stakeholders to ensure that successful AV experiences can be consistently delivered.

This position will be focused on Higher Education accounts in the United States.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Analyze the functional requirements and use cases of key clients and propose Q-SYS software solutions that meet their expectations and goals. Commonly these proposals will include design narratives, signal flow drawings, and detailed programming and commissioning scopes of work.


• Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and on-site proof of concept implementation and optimization.


• Provide technical training and delivery of existing Q-SYS curriculum as well as develop custom training materials catered to specific verticals and Professional Services projects.


• Communicate across several Q-SYS internal functions including Dealer Channel Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Technical Services, Professional Services, and Quality Assurance divisions of any product problems or emerging customer needs.


• Represent Q-SYS at regional and national trade shows.


• Identify, validate, and support factory-direct programming and commissioning efforts of key accounts.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• BA/BS in Communications, Computer Science, or a related field preferred


• Industry certifications including AVIXA, Q-SYS, PMI, Cisco, CompTIA, and AQAV appreciated


• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in commercial AV installation/integration project management, programming services, or AV manufacturer application engineering/technical training role


• Experience creating AV system schematic drawings with Bluebeam Revu or similar


• Experience supporting enterprise UC platform deployments, compliance requirements, and operational readiness for Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams environments strongly preferred


• Higher Education AV environment management experience a plus


• Experience and comfort with video teleconferencing, control, and audio-video distribution systems especially as it relates to Q-SYS portfolio of hardware and software solutions


• Experience improving technology interactions for end-user customers based on analysis of customer needs and vetted use cases


• Experience with DCHP, IPsec, VLAN, layer 3 routing, TCP, UDP, multicast management


• Experience with performance audio tuning and gain staging desirable


• Possess strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and CRM software (Salesforce experience a plus)


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to maintain calm demeanor under pressure


• Ability to understand, consult, and troubleshoot AV networking


• Passion for user experience

Travel Requirements

• 1-20%


• 21-40%

QSC. is owned by Acuity Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.

The range for this position is$85,700.00 to$185,400.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, click here .

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone], and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

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