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Remote IT Systems Specialist jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors including managed services, healthcare IT, financial technology, and enterprise software, with distributed teams at remote-first firms and established organizations hiring at every level from entry-level support specialists to senior systems engineers. Employers hiring remotely right now include Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, Saint-Gobain, and Ardent Health Services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This role is onsite at FCB's Data Center, located at 100 East Tryon Road Raleigh, NC 27603. There will be some work from home opportunities, but in-office days are required weekly.
The Information Technology organization at First Citizen’s Bank has established a summer internship program to invest in our future workforce. The program is designed to provide an opportunity for you to apply classroom knowledge in a corporate IT environment while delivering tangible value to the organization.
In addition, each Intern will be given the following opportunities:
- Assigned to a manager who can help guide you through the program on a daily basis.
- Assignment of a mentor to help facilitate a broader view of the Information Technology function.
- Additionally, a peer advisor team is there to assist the Intern in being successful with navigating organization, political, and cultural landscapes.
- Participation in unique technology or banking related training events.
- Involvement in networking and team-building events.
- A project designed to improve a defined process within the Bank’s Information Technology function will be assigned to each Intern to plan and execute during the internship.
- A wrap-up presentation will be prepared by the Interns to be shared with the Chief Information Officer and other key leaders in the company to outline their accomplishments and experience during the internship.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
- Be part of a dynamic team with interesting projects.
- Accountabilities can and may include areas such as research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancements and support.
- Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking and community service events.
- Have a dedicated manager and program manager to help you navigate the bank and the internship program.
- Be assigned a project, designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem that you will present at the close of the internship.
- Prepare a wrap-up presentation to be shared with the division leader and other key stakeholders in the company to outline your accomplishments and experience during the internship
Internship Dates: 5/24/27 - 7/30/27
Position Specific Skills:
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs
- Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
- Minimum Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED and 1 years' experience
- Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution (during time of summer program: 5/24/27 - 7/30/27)
Preferred qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Systems Engineer, or related area of study
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- Strong desire to learn and grow
- Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others
Additional Information:
This role is onsite at FCB's Data Center, located at 100 East Tryon Road Raleigh, NC 27603. There will be some work from home opportunities, but in-office days are required weekly.
The Information Technology organization at First Citizen’s Bank has established a summer internship program to invest in our future workforce. The program is designed to provide an opportunity for you to apply classroom knowledge in a corporate IT environment while delivering tangible value to the organization.
In addition, each Intern will be given the following opportunities:
- Assigned to a manager who can help guide you through the program on a daily basis.
- Assignment of a mentor to help facilitate a broader view of the Information Technology function.
- Additionally, a peer advisor team is there to assist the Intern in being successful with navigating organization, political, and cultural landscapes.
- Participation in unique technology or banking related training events.
- Involvement in networking and team-building events.
- A project designed to improve a defined process within the Bank’s Information Technology function will be assigned to each Intern to plan and execute during the internship.
- A wrap-up presentation will be prepared by the Interns to be shared with the Chief Information Officer and other key leaders in the company to outline their accomplishments and experience during the internship.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
- Be part of a dynamic team with interesting projects.
- Accountabilities can and may include areas such as research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancements and support.
- Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking and community service events.
- Have a dedicated manager and program manager to help you navigate the bank and the internship program.
- Be assigned a project, designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem that you will present at the close of the internship.
- Prepare a wrap-up presentation to be shared with the division leader and other key stakeholders in the company to outline your accomplishments and experience during the internship
Internship Dates: 5/24/27 - 7/30/27
Position Specific Skills:
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs
- Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
- Minimum Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED and 1 years' experience
- Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution (during time of summer program: 5/24/27 - 7/30/27)
Preferred qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Systems Engineer, or related area of study
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- Strong desire to learn and grow
- Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote IT systems specialist jobs.
- Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows Server administration
- Experience supporting and troubleshooting enterprise endpoints running Windows and macOS
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN configurations
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or a Microsoft certification such as MS-900 or MD-102
- Experience with a helpdesk or ITSM ticketing platform such as ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or Zendesk
- Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
Tips for Your Remote IT Systems Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote it systems specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Document your async troubleshooting process
Remote employers hire it systems specialists who can resolve issues without real-time back-and-forth. Record walkthroughs of past troubleshooting steps in a shared doc or internal wiki format to show hiring managers you already communicate the way distributed teams require.
Highlight remote monitoring tools in your application
Name the specific remote monitoring and management platforms, ticketing systems, and endpoint management tools you have used. Remote teams assume you know these tools, and naming them precisely signals you can contribute from day one without on-site onboarding.
Prepare for scenario-based remote interviews
Remote hiring panels for it systems specialists often present a simulated outage or configuration problem during the interview. Practice walking through your diagnostic logic out loud and clearly, because communicating your reasoning matters as much as reaching the right answer.
Remote IT Systems Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote it systems specialist job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, such as managed service providers, cloud-native software firms, and remote-first technology companies, because they have established workflows for remote it systems specialists. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to diagnose and resolve issues without in-person escalation. Demonstrating experience with remote monitoring and management tools, ticketing systems, and async documentation gives you a concrete edge over candidates who list only on-site experience.
Which companies hire remote it systems specialists?
Remote it systems specialist roles are posted by Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, Saint-Gobain, and Ardent Health Services and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These include remote-first managed service providers, distributed enterprise technology teams, and cloud software companies across healthcare IT, financial technology, and professional services sectors.
Can you get a remote it systems specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level it systems specialist roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently without a senior colleague nearby to ask. Smaller managed service providers and cloud-focused startups are more open to entry-level remote candidates. Showing a home lab setup, a relevant certification such as CompTIA A+ or Network+, and documented examples of self-directed problem-solving can substitute for formal work history and open the door to your first remote role.
Do you need a degree for remote it systems specialist jobs?
Not always. Remote employers for this role place significant weight on certifications, hands-on skills, and a demonstrable ability to manage systems without supervision. CompTIA, Microsoft, and vendor-specific credentials are often treated as equivalent to a two-year degree, and a portfolio of real configurations, resolved tickets, or lab projects can further offset the absence of a formal credential.
Which industries hire the most remote it systems specialists?
The sectors hiring the most remote it systems specialists are Retail, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These industries rely on geographically distributed teams and need it systems specialists who can maintain infrastructure, manage endpoints, and support users entirely through remote tools.
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