It Technician - Contract - Remote

Posted On 04/17/2026 Job Information IT Services City Columbia State/Province South Carolina 29204 Job Description Interview Process: One Round of Interview, Virtual Duration: 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 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 Train and mentor junior staff and team members Provide expert-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 environments Preferred 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) SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr