Enterprise Program Manager Storage Infrastructure (Remote)

Contract Position Work Hours: Up to 10 hours per week
Contract Length: 1 year (with potential extension)
Primary Work Location: Remote

• 340 Computer Court, Anderson, SC 29625
  Secondary Work Location:

• Clemson University Campus, Clemson, SC 29634

About Clemson University Computing and Information Technology (CCIT)

Clemson University s Infrastructure Services & Operations team offers a dynamic environment that encourages continuous learning and skill development across a broad range of technologies. Our team supports academic, research, and business operations with a strong focus on high-quality customer service, collaboration, and technical excellence. Candidates who thrive in team-based environments and mission-critical IT operations will find this role rewarding.

Project Scope

This is a 1-year contract role supporting Clemson University s Information Technology Center, with the possibility of extension. The position is part-time, working up to 10 hours per week, and will support enterprise-level storage and system infrastructure for highly specialized, mission-critical environments.

Position Overview

The Enterprise Program Manager Storage Infrastructure will function as the lead architect and subject matter expert for specialized IT systems supporting Clemson University s mission-critical infrastructure. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise storage and systems architecture, and ensuring the stability, performance, and reliability of key systems and services.

Visa Transfer: No

Daily Duties & Responsibilities

Architecture & System Design

• Architect, develop, and implement specialized storage infrastructure solutions for mission-critical environments.

• Serve as the primary storage infrastructure architect, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable system performance.

• Monitor and validate system health across technologies such as:

  • Kafka

  • SAM-QFS

  • ZFS

  • ESXi

  • Splunk

  • OpenDuty

  • Nagios

System Administration

• Conduct independent analysis, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of complex web, mainframe, and client-server systems.

• Architect, deploy, and manage system software, hardware, and associated infrastructure components.

• Provide advanced technical support in installing, maintaining, and improving mission-critical operating systems and subsystems.

System Maintenance & Optimization

• Serve as the subject matter expert for designing, installing, and maintaining system software support components.

• Perform system tuning for optimal speed, reliability, and performance.

• Track and manage system capacity and ensure the stability of enterprise infrastructure.

• Train and mentor Systems Programmer I and II staff members.

• Provide expert-level technical assistance and guidance to IT teams and stakeholders.

• Collaborate across organizational units and serve as a technical liaison and resource.

Required Skills (Ranked by Importance)

1. 10+ years of experience with SAM-QFS

2. 10+ years of experience with SL8500

3. 10+ years of experience with ACSLS

4. 10+ years of experience with Clemson US California DRBS relationship

Preferred Skills (Ranked by Importance)

• PERL

• C Programming

• Splunk

• ESXi

• System performance evaluation

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues

Required Education

• Bachelor s degree in Mathematics, Science, or a technical field

Required Certifications

• None