IT Technician - Contract - Remote

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC • Columbia, SC

2d • Remote

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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 environments
• High School Diploma with relevant enterprise experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

• 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)
• RHCT, RHCE, or equivalent Linux certifications (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Contribute to R&D initiatives and system improvements
• Evaluate new tools and technologies for system optimization
• Train and mentor junior staff and team members
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees