CCTV / Video Surveillance System (VSS) Administrator - VSS 0616 AB#01

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CCTV / Video Surveillance System (VSS) Administrator

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19153
Duration: 6 Months
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

We 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.