Video Engineer

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Video Engineer to enhance video surveillance and analytics capabilities. You will design and optimize systems, providing expert recommendations and collaborating with teams to ensure reliability and performance. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years in IT, proven experience with Video Management and Analytics Systems, and knowledge of deep learning technologies. This position offers the chance to work in an agile environment, pushing the boundaries of video surveillance technology.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in an IT role.
• Experience with enterprise Video Management Systems.
• Experience with enterprise Video Analytics Systems.
• Knowledge of deep learning technologies like YOLO, OpenCV is beneficial.
• Experience with IP video surveillance cameras.
• Understanding of the video surveillance market.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise current Video Management Systems.
• Become the video surveillance subject matter expert.
• Train operational staff on video analytics configuration.
• Coordinate with development teams on software integration.
• Collaborate with product and sales teams on commercial offerings.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Strong interpersonal skills

Creative attitude

Continuous improvement orientation

Education

Degree / Diploma in Information Technology

Tools

Milestone XProtect

HikCentral Professional

iSentry

Deep Alert

Job description

The Video Engineer will be responsible for owning and driving the organisation's Video practice, utilizing expertise in surveillance video management systems and video analytics. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing our camera network and software platform by researching, evaluating, implementing, and supporting top-tier video surveillance solutions. Your objective is to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of our video surveillance platforms. Collaborating closely with our technology and software development teams, you will help the organisation stay at the forefront of Video Surveillance and analytics technology, solidifying our industry leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise current Video Management Systems.
• Analyse and optimise current usage of Video Analytics.
• Recommend improvements to internal and external stakeholders on video management and analytics implementation.
• Become the video surveillance subject matter expert in our business.
• Perform competitive analysis and suggest enhancements.
• Assist with optimisation of the organisation's video platforms.
• Train operational staff on video analytics configuration.
• Stay updated with the latest video surveillance trends.
• Coordinate with development teams on software integration.
• Source and recommend analytics solutions for different market verticals.
• Enhance existing analytics for peak performance and accuracy.
• Optimise existing video management systems.
• Collaborate with product and sales teams on commercial offerings.
• Improve operational efficiency of video systems at scale.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Information Technology.

Experience

• At least 5 years in an IT role.
• Experience with enterprise Video Management Systems.
• Experience with enterprise Video Analytics Systems.
• Knowledge of deep learning technologies like YOLO, OpenCV is beneficial.
• Experience with IP video surveillance cameras.
• Understanding of the video surveillance market and its capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creative and solution-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to work in an agile environment.
• Experience with systems like Milestone XProtect, HikCentral Professional, or similar.
• Experience with analytics systems like iSentry, Deep Alert, or similar.
• Understanding of Windows and Linux servers.
• Basic networking knowledge.

Skills & Competencies

• Proactive mindset.
• Accountability and ownership.
• Resilience and responsibility.
• Self-discipline and consistency.
• Continuous improvement orientation.