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Systems Administrator Lead - Cameras & VMS - City of Chattanooga, TN
Systems Engineer
Lead the management and optimization of citywide camera and VMS infrastructure, ensuring reliable surveillance, data integrity, and compliance with security standards using Windows, Linux, and advanced networking tools.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of the city’s Video Management System and associated CCTV hardware across multiple sites.
- Lead a team of technicians to troubleshoot, upgrade, and patch Windows Server and Linux-based VMS servers, ensuring 99.9% uptime.
- Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, and archival strategies for video data, complying with local and federal regulations.
- Collaborate with IT security to enforce access controls, encryption, and audit logging on all surveillance assets.
- Develop and maintain documentation, SOPs, and training materials for system operations and incident response.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience administering Windows Server and Linux environments in a large-scale, mission-critical setting.
- Proven expertise with VMS platforms (e.g., Milestone, Genetec) and CCTV hardware integration.
- Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and Bash for automation and monitoring.
- Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN) and security best practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management abilities.
Skills
windows serverlinux