CCTV Operations Specialist | Onsite | Makati | Weekends Off

Emapta; Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage with dependent

Makati office location

Salary advance program

Upskilling via Emapta Academy

Gym access 24/7

Lifestyle perks

Employee referrals

Annual leave (20 days)

Mentorship

Job summary

Emapta is seeking a CCTV Operations Specialist to own enterprise CCTV/VMS reliability across multiple sites in Makati. You will manage access, configurations, health checks, and asset registers while coordinating repairs with vendors and ensuring data integrity and privacy compliance.

The role emphasizes investigative footage management, chain-of-custody, and ongoing uptime reporting, with growth opportunities in a global security technology team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT/Engineering/criminology or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience administering enterprise CCTV/VMS platforms in multi-site environments such as Hikvision, Dahua, Milestone, Genetec, Axis or similar.
• Knowledge of IP networking, PoE, NVR storage and RAID; ability to troubleshoot system failures.
• Experience with investigative footage management and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Familiarity with Data Privacy Act of 2012 as it applies to CCTV operations.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operation of all CCTV platforms and restore service when cameras or systems fail.
• Administer 5–6 CCTV/VMS platforms across locations including user access and configuration.
• Perform daily health checks on camera status, recording status and storage; document results.
• Maintain live asset register including camera ID, location, platform, coverage and vendor.
• Detect and log outages; notify site lead and coordinate repair actions with vendors.
• Ensure recordings are complete, secure, retained and verifiable under chain-of-custody controls.
• Deliver concise findings; prepare reports with timelines, stills and evidence.
• Escalate safety or policy issues to HR, Facilities, IT, Legal and Compliance.
• Design target-state CCTV architecture and support consolidation/migration plans.
• Train backup resources and report uptime/outages to Senior Manager, BCP.

Skills

CCTV administration

Investigation handling

Incident reporting

Vendor management

Security operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/criminology or related field

Tools

Hikvision

Dahua

Milestone

Genetec

Axis

Job description

Safeguard Global Operations Through Enterprise Surveillance Intelligence

Turn surveillance technology into stronger protection for globally connected workplaces. Join Emapta as a CCTV Operations Specialist, owning enterprise CCTV/VMS reliability, footage integrity, investigations, and multi-site security operations. Strengthen business continuity and privacy compliance while shaping a more resilient surveillance architecture and building a long-term global technology career among Emapta's top 1% talent.

Your Command Center for Enterprise Security Technology

• Employment Type: Full-time


• Shift: Flexible Shift, Weekends Off


• Work Setup: Onsite, Makati

Exciting Perks Await!

• Competitive Salary Package


• HMO coverage with free dependent upon regularization


• Prime office location in Makati (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)


• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)


• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)


• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!


• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)


• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization


• Standard government and Emapta benefits


• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used at your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)


• Fun engagement activities for employees


• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams


• Career growth opportunities


• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Criminology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience


• At least 3 to 5 years of experience administering enterprise CCTV/VMS platforms in a multi-site environment, such as Hikvision, Dahua, Milestone, Genetec, Axis, or similar


• Working knowledge of IP networking, PoE, NVR storage, and RAID, with the ability to troubleshoot system failures


• Experience with investigative footage management and chain-of-custody procedures


• Working knowledge of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 as it applies to CCTV operations


• Strong written communication skills for incident reports, Corrective Action Plans, and findings reports


• Experience in BPO, shared services, or other multi-site operations with client-facing security obligations, an advantage


• Experience designing or migrating to a consolidated or cloud-based VMS, an advantage


• Experience with vendor management and RFP support, an advantage


• Certifications such as Milestone Certified Engineer, Genetec certification, CompTIA Network+, or ASIS PSP, an advantage

Your Daily Tasks

Keep the CCTV Estate Running

• Own the day-to-day operation of all CCTV platforms and restore service promptly when cameras or systems fail

Manage the Platforms

• Administer 5-6 CCTV/VMS platforms across all locations, including user access, camera configuration, firmware, and patch schedules


• Conduct daily health checks on camera status, recording status, and storage capacity and document the results


• Maintain a live asset register covering camera ID, location, platform, coverage area, installation date, warranty, and vendor

Respond to Outages

• Detect and log camera or system failures and notify BCP, Facilities, and the affected site lead


• Issue an initial Corrective Action Plan within four business hours of detection, including probable root cause, interim coverage, fix owner, and target date


• Coordinate vendors and Facilities on repairs, track each case through closure, and confirm recording restoration


• Report recurring failures and trends monthly, including the coverage exposure associated with each issue

Protect Footage Integrity and Retention

• Ensure all recordings remain complete, secure, and retained for the required period


• Enforce retention periods established by company policy, client contracts, and applicable law, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012


• Verify recordings for completeness, time synchronization, and tamper evidence and flag gaps immediately


• Preserve and export footage under chain-of-custody controls for investigations, legal holds, and client requests


• Maintain auditable access and export logs and support internal and client audits

Deliver Footage Research and Analysis

• Convert legitimate footage requests into clear findings and route identified issues to the appropriate action owner

Answer Requests on Time

• Acknowledge requests upon receipt and deliver findings within 24 hours, Monday to Friday


• Apply the response timeline to weekend requests beginning on the next business day


• Validate each request against the approval matrix before release and confirm privacy requirements and legitimate purpose


• Produce concise findings reports with timelines, stills, observations, and footage limitations

Coordinate Follow-Through

• Escalate safety, security, policy, or facility issues identified in footage to HR, Facilities, IT, Legal, Compliance, BCP, or site leadership


• Track each escalation through closure and document the outcome

Design the Consolidated CCTV Architecture

• Build the business case for a simpler, more resilient CCTV environment


• Assess existing platforms based on coverage, reliability, cost, licensing, storage, and integration


• Recommend a target-state CCTV architecture with consolidation options, costs, risks, and a phased migration plan


• Support vendor evaluations and RFP activities with Procurement

Operating Discipline

• Document standard operating procedures for recurring tasks to maintain operational continuity


• Train and maintain at least one designated backup resource for health checks and urgent footage requests


• Report monthly to the Senior Manager, BCP on uptime, outages, requests, and escalations

Join Emapta, recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026. With a 50/50 gender ratio and a culture rooted in care and empathy, you'll feel valued from day one. We're committed to growing talent and setting you up for success.

Be part of a team that showcases Filipino excellence to the world. With over 30 offices across 11 countries and 1,200+ clients, you'll create real impact every day-whether you work from home or on-site. Our 100% virtual recruitment process makes it easy to get started.

At Emapta, you're not just joining a company-you're becoming part of a thriving community of 12,000+ professionals growing careers with purpose. And behind every partnership we build is a deep respect for people and the impact they make.

\"We place integrity at the heart of everything we do and truly value the human experience. That's why, for clients, it's a profound and transformational process that gives them the opportunity to achieve the business growth they desire.\"

Tim Vorbach, CEO

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