IT Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled, technically advanced IT professional with exceptional programming, networking, computer, and IP surveillance system experience. This is not an entry-level camera installer position. The ideal candidate must be comfortable troubleshooting complex systems in the field, programming and configuring equipment, and solving problems independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, program, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced IP camera and video surveillance systems.
• Configure IP cameras, NVRs, cloud-based video systems, PTZ cameras, multi-sensor cameras, and related equipment.
• Program advanced camera functions including AI analytics, motion detection, intrusion zones, line crossing, object/person/vehicle detection, PTZ presets, auto-tracking, and event-triggered actions.
• Configure multiple cameras to work together, including using fixed cameras or sensors to trigger PTZ positioning/tracking.
• Perform advanced TCP/IP networking, including static IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, gateways, VLANs, subnetting, routing, port configuration, and PoE.
• Configure and troubleshoot managed PoE/PoE+ switches, routers, firewalls, wireless bridges, and network-connected devices.
• Diagnose communication problems using network and computer diagnostic tools.
• Work with camera APIs, HTTP/HTTPS requests, ONVIF, RTSP streams, JSON, webhooks, and other system integrations when required.
• Write, modify, and troubleshoot scripts or software used to integrate cameras, cloud platforms, access control, alarms, sensors, and other systems.
• Work with Linux and Windows environments, command-line tools, remote administration, logs, services, and network diagnostics.
• Diagnose complex hardware, software, firmware, network, and power-related failures.
• Update firmware and safely configure production equipment without disrupting existing customer systems.
• Perform on-site commissioning and verify that every camera, trigger, analytic, recording function, and remote connection operates correctly.
• Document IP addresses, device credentials, network topology, programming, equipment configuration, and completed work.
• Communicate technical issues clearly with customers and internal staff.

Advanced Technical Skills Required

Candidates should have strong experience with several of the following:

Programming / Scripting

• Python
• JavaScript / Node.js
• PowerShell and/or Bash
• REST APIs
• JSON
• HTTP/HTTPS
• Webhooks
• Basic SQL/database knowledge
• Git/GitHub or other version-control systems

Networking

• TCP/IP
• IPv4 addressing and subnetting
• VLAN configuration
• DHCP and static addressing
• DNS
• NAT
• VPNs
• Routing
• Firewalls
• Managed network switches
• PoE / PoE+ / PoE++
• Network troubleshooting tools

Video Surveillance

• IP cameras
• NVR/VMS systems
• Cloud-managed surveillance systems
• ONVIF
• RTSP
• PTZ programming and tracking
• AI/video analytics
• Multi-sensor and panoramic cameras
• Camera-to-camera event triggering
• Remote viewing and cloud connectivity

What We’re Looking For

We need someone who can be handed a complicated technical problem and figure out why it isn’t working.

The successful candidate must possess excellent logical troubleshooting skills and be comfortable moving between physical equipment, networking, software, programming, and cloud systems.

You should be capable of looking at an IP camera system, understanding how the devices communicate, identifying where the failure is occurring, and determining the correct solution without relying solely on manufacturer technical support.

Qualifications

• Advanced computer and IT skills required.
• Strong networking knowledge required.
• Strong IP camera/surveillance experience preferred.
• Programming or scripting experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read technical documentation, API documentation, wiring diagrams, and network diagrams.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Comfortable using laptops and diagnostic equipment on-site.
• Ability to work independently at customer locations.
• Professional communication and customer-service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for on-site work.

Cameras on Site provides cutting-edge mobile CCTV solutions for jobsite and property security. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, professional service to keep our clients protected around the clock.