CCTV System Operations Manager & Technician

Compunnel, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. in Irvine seeks a CCTV System Operations Manager & Technician to oversee surveillance hardware, software, and operations in a hybrid role.

You will manage incident lifecycle in ServiceNow, perform on-site repairs, and coordinate with IT teams to ensure high availability and compliant data retention.

The role requires both leadership in weekly reviews and hands-on technical work across local sites.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in CCTV system administration, field tech work, or security operations management.
• Experience using ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems for incident management.
• Deep understanding of CCTV hardware, DVR/NVR architecture, IP cameras, and VMS.
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, PoE) related to video streaming.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of CCTV tickets in ServiceNow.
• Diagnose hardware and network issues; perform on-site repairs.
• Lead weekly status and escalation reviews with stakeholders.
• Travel to local sites for on-site troubleshooting and camera maintenance.
• Ensure high availability and proactive downtime prevention.

Skills

CCTV admin

ServiceNow

Network troubleshooting

On-site troubleshooting

Communication skills

Time management

Driver's license

Tools

DVR/NVR systems

VMS

IP cameras

PoE networking

Job description

CCTV System Operations Manager & Technician

California, Irvine

07/21/2026

Contract

Active

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive CCTV System Operations Manager & Technician to oversee, maintain, and optimize our physical security surveillance infrastructure. In this hybrid role, you will balance operational management with hands‑on technical troubleshooting. You will work closely with the Division Technology Lead to ensure all CCTV systems operate with high availability. Your core responsibilities will include managing the end‑to‑end lifecycle of support tickets in ServiceNow, diagnosing hardware and network issues, performing on‑site physical repairs, and leading weekly status and escalation reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Incident Management & Triage
• Ticket Ownership: Ensure all CCTV‑related issues, outages, and maintenance requests are promptly and accurately entered into ServiceNow.
• Triage & Assessment: Review incoming tickets to assess severity, impact, and root causes.
• Coordination & Escalation: Involve the appropriate internal IT teams, external vendors, or division stakeholders to ensure rapid resolution of complex issues.
• Hands‑on Technical Operations & On‑Site Support
• Physical Troubleshooting: Travel to local sites to physically inspect, diagnose, repair, reconfigure, or replace faulty CCTV hardware and peripherals.
• Camera Maintenance: Address and resolve camera‑specific issues, including:
  • Confirming camera fields of view and clearing physical obstructions.
  • Cleaning lenses and correcting image configuration faults (e.g., inverted video).
  • Checking enclosure seals to protect against water penetration.
  • Testing auxiliary connected infrastructure such as Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS).
• Network & Connectivity: Troubleshoot connectivity issues between cameras, network switches, and Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) / Network Video Recorders (NVRs).
• Remote Streaming Video Support: Investigate and resolve instances where viewing stations cannot remotely access or stream live/recorded video feeds.
• Reporting & Governance
• Weekly Status Reviews: Prepare and lead weekly review meetings with the Division Technology Lead and stakeholders.
• Action Tracking: Showcase the current status of all CCTV systems, detailing actions taken, resolution steps, and clear paths for pending escalations.
• High Availability: Proactively identify system vulnerabilities or aging hardware to prevent downtime and maintain maximum system uptime.
• Data Retention Auditing: Ensure storage configurations comply with ICs legal retention policies (30‑day storage cap).
• Access Control & Audit Logs: Manage user permissions (adding/removing user access) and routinely auditing who has accessed or exported video footage.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in CCTV system administration, field technician work, or physical security operations management.
• ITSM Tools: Proven experience using ServiceNow (or a similar ticketing system) for incident and problem management.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of CCTV hardware, DVR/NVR architecture, IP cameras, analog systems, and video management software (VMS).
• Networking Basics: Solid grasp of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, and PoE) as they relate to video streaming and connectivity.
• Hands‑on Capability: Ability to safely use ladders, hand tools, and testing equipment to service physical equipment on‑site.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to confidently lead weekly meetings and explain technical issues to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Organization: Excellent time‑management skills to balance administrative ticket management with field‑based technical work.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to various local sites for on‑the‑spot troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied environments (e.g., server rooms, outdoor camera mounts).