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Senior Systems Engineer – CCTV & Surveillance Systems

Presight Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 19 May 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $90k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional
  • Arabic: Basic

Position

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in the United Arab Emirates (on-site). The Senior Systems Engineer will play a critical role in the planning, design, deployment, and maintenance of CCTV and surveillance systems. This position requires expertise in conducting site surveys, designing end-to-end solutions, coordinating with network teams, and troubleshooting issues. The engineer will also be responsible for evaluating drawings, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with technical standards and project requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct site surveys to assess infrastructure requirements and feasibility for CCTV installations.
  • Design comprehensive surveillance solutions, including camera placements, FOV Coverage, NVR/VMS integration, and network architecture.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and Procurement teams to evaluate and select appropriate hardware and software components based on project requirements and compliance requirements.
  • Work closely with the network engineering team to design and configure network architecture for CCTV systems to ensure proper IP addressing, VLAN configurations, bandwidth allocation, and storage calculations.
  • Work with various makes and models of VMSs/NVRs and their integrations for ensuring seamless functionality.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues related to cameras, storage, NVRs, and VMS software.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of recurring technical issues and implement preventive measures.
  • Conduct technical inspections and audits to ensure installation quality and adherence to standards.
  • Review and validate system drawings, layouts, and technical documentation submitted by contractors.
  • Work closely with project managers, network engineers, and contractors to ensure smooth execution of CCTV projects.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in managing technical projects, particularly in security or surveillance systems.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with a compassionate approach to client interactions.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
  • Familiarity with relevant software tools for project management and system integration.
  • CCTV certification is preferred but not required; willingness to obtain certification is appreciated.
  • Willingness to travel internationally at least 50% as required by the role, based on business needs and project requirements.

Additional Requirements:

  • Proficiency in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

What We Offer:

  • An open, diverse, and inclusive environment that encourages personal growth and focuses on innovative, industry-first projects.
  • Outstanding learning, development, and growth opportunities via structured training programs.
  • A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits, and more.
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About Presight

Presight, an ADX-listed public company limited by shares whose majority shareholder is Abu Dhabi company G42, is the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). We combine big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, of every scale, to create business and positive societal impact. With our world-class computer vision, AI and omni-analytics platform as its engine, we excel at all-source data interpretation to support insight-driven decision making that shapes policy and creates safer, healthier, happier, and more sustainable societies.