IT Technician - Contract - Remote

Tittle: IT TechnicianLocation:Remote

Interview Process:One Round of Interview, Virtual

Duration: 12+ Months

Employment Type: Contract (C2C / W2)

Experience Required:06+Years

WorkLocation:No SC residencyrequired. Candidate must reside in lower 48 states (Continental US) andcomfortable working EST time zone hours.

Project Scope:

The IT Technician will support ClemsonUniversity Information Technology Center by managing and maintaining mission-criticalsystems software environments. This role involves system administration,performance tuning, automation, and collaboration across teams to ensure systemstability, security, and efficiency in a highly regulated environment.

·Supportenterprise systems software and infrastructure operations

·Maintain mission-criticalLinux/UNIX environments

·Ensure systemperformance, stability, and capacity planning

·Collaborate withcross-functional teams and contribute to R&D efforts

Key Responsibilities:

System Administration & Support (40%)

• Install, configure, and maintain system software and operating systems

• Monitor system performance and perform tuning and optimization

• Track system capacity and ensure high availability and stability

Collaboration & Technical Support (35%)

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for system-related issues

• Collaborate with internal teams and provide technical guidance

• Support enterprise infrastructure across Linux and Windows environments

Research & Development (15%)

• Contribute to R&D initiatives and system improvements

• Evaluate new tools and technologies for system optimization

Training & Mentorship (10%)

• Train and mentor junior staff and team members

• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support

Required Skills & Experience:

·5+ years ofexperience with Linux/UNIX systems

·3+ years ofexperience in a regulated healthcare environment (HIPAA)

·3+ years ofexperience in scripting and automation

·Experienceworking in mixed Linux & Windows environments

·Experience with VMwareor cloud-based enterprise environments

Preferred Skills:

·Experience with RedHat Linux

·Knowledge of configurationmanagement tools (SaltStack, Ansible, Puppet)

·Experience with Git(version control)

·Familiarity with Splunk,Elasticsearch, or logging/monitoring tools

·Understanding of Software-DefinedNetworking (SDN)

Education & Certifications:

High School Diploma with relevant enterpriseexperience (Required)

RHCT, RHCE, or equivalent Linux certifications(Preferred)