IT Technician - Contract - Remote

Tittle: IT Technician Location: 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) Originally posted on Himalayas