Job Title: CCTV / Video Surveillance System (VSS) Administrator
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19153
Duration: 6 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced CCTV/Video Surveillance System (VSS) Administrator to support and maintain enterprise-level video surveillance systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for system administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability.
Key Responsibilities- Administer and support enterprise video surveillance platforms, including Video Management Systems (VMS) and legacy CCTV systems
- Monitor system health, camera availability, recording services, and storage capacity
- Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 support for incidents such as camera outages, recording failures, and performance issues
- Configure and manage cameras, recording profiles, retention policies, and user access
- Support integrations with access control systems, alarm systems, and other security technologies
- Perform routine maintenance, software upgrades, firmware updates, and configuration changes
- Troubleshoot issues related to IP cameras, encoders, NVRs, servers, and storage systems
- Collaborate with security, operations, network, and IT teams to resolve technical issues
- Maintain documentation including camera inventories, configurations, and system architecture
- Support security investigations, audits, and video evidence requests
Required Qualifications- 5-7 years of experience supporting enterprise CCTV or Video Surveillance Systems
- Hands-on experience with Video Management Systems (VMS) (e.g., Milestone preferred; Avigilon or Pelco is a plus)
- Strong knowledge of IP camera technologies, video encoding, and storage systems
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, bandwidth, switches, connectivity)
- Experience troubleshooting CCTV hardware, software, and infrastructure environments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred Experience- Experience in large-scale environments such as airports, transportation, government, healthcare, or enterprise organizations
- Familiarity with integrated security systems including access control and alarm systems
Additional Information- 6-month contract assignment
- Enterprise security systems environment
- High-availability and mission-critical system support
- Cross-functional collaboration required
For more details reach at vgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203.