Job DescriptionTittle: IT TechnicianLocation: RemoteInterview Process: One Round of Interview, VirtualDuration: 12+ Months
Employment Type: Contract (C2C / W2)
Experience Required: 06+Years
Work Location: No SC residency required. Candidate must reside in lower 48 states (Continental US) and comfortable working EST time zone hours.
Project Scope:The
IT Technician will support
Clemson University Information Technology Center by managing and maintaining
mission-critical systems software environments. This role involves system administration, performance tuning, automation, and collaboration across teams to ensure system stability, security, and efficiency in a highly regulated environment.
• Support enterprise
systems software and infrastructure operations• Maintain
mission-critical Linux/UNIX environments• Ensure
system performance, stability, and capacity planning• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to R&D efforts
Key Responsibilities:System Administration & Support (40%)- Install,configure, and maintain system software and operating systems
- Monitorsystem performance and perform tuning and optimization
- Track systemcapacity and ensure high availability and stability
Collaboration & Technical Support (35%)- Act as a SubjectMatter Expert (SME) for system-related issues
- Collaboratewith internal teams and provide technical guidance
- Supportenterprise infrastructure across Linux and Windows environments
Research & Development (15%)- Contributeto R&D initiatives and system improvements
- Evaluate newtools and technologies for system optimization
Training & Mentorship (10%)- Train andmentor junior staff and team members
- Provideexpert-level troubleshooting and support
Required Skills & Experience:• 5+ years of experience with
Linux/UNIX systems• 3+ years of experience in a
regulated healthcare environment (HIPAA)• 3+ years of experience in
scripting and automation• Experience working in
mixed Linux & Windows environments• Experience with
VMware or cloud-based enterprise environmentsPreferred Skills:• Experience with
Red Hat Linux• Knowledge of
configuration management tools (SaltStack, Ansible, Puppet)
• Experience with
Git (version control)• Familiarity with
Splunk, Elasticsearch, or logging/monitoring tools• Understanding of
Software-Defined Networking (SDN)Education & Certifications:High School Diploma with relevant enterprise experience (Required)
RHCT, RHCE, or equivalent Linux certifications (Preferred)