The Video Engineer is responsible for the design, optimisation and evolution of video surveillance and analytics capabilities. The role focuses on maintaining high-performing, reliable and secure enterprise video platforms while evaluating and implementing technologies that improve surveillance and analytics capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse, optimise and enhance existing Video Management Systems.
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness and accuracy of video analytics solutions.
• Maintain the performance, scalability and reliability of video platforms.
• Refine system configurations to improve output and efficiency.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Research, evaluate and recommend video-surveillance and analytics technologies.
• Identify solutions for sector-specific use cases, including retail, manufacturing and public safety.
• Monitor developments in video surveillance, analytics and AI.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert for video surveillance and analytics.
• Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with development teams on integrations and system enhancements.
• Support the ongoing optimisation of video-platform architecture.
• Improve the operational efficiency and effectiveness of video systems at scale.
• Train and mentor operational teams on video-system configuration and analytics usage.
• Support product and sales teams with the development of commercially viable offerings.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an IT or video-surveillance environment.
• Proven experience implementing and optimising enterprise-grade Video Management Systems.
• Proven experience with enterprise video-analytics platforms.
• Experience working with IP-based video-surveillance systems.
• Strong understanding of the capabilities and limitations of video-surveillance technologies.
• Experience with leading VMS platforms such as Milestone XProtect, HikCentral Professional or similar.
• Experience with video-analytics platforms such as iSentry, Deep Alert or similar.
• Solid understanding of Windows and Linux server environments.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, routing and switching.

Advantageous Experience

• Exposure to computer-vision technologies such as YOLO, OpenCV and deep learning.

Key Competencies

• Proactive approach and ability to take initiative.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Resilience and problem-solving ability.
• Strong discipline and consistency.
• Continuous improvement orientation.
• Strong communication skills across different stakeholder levels.

If you meet the requirements and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application through the link provided. Only candidates who meet the role requirements will be contacted.