Our client is seeking a Linux System Administrator for their El Segundo, California location. Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive system administration for a large number of UNIX and Linux nodes including, but not limited to SUN, and HP Monitor, maintain and patch production systems Assist in the migration from FreeBSD to Scientific Linux Install, configure, test, and implement new systems or application software Identify, analyze, and resolve software and hardware related problems Monitor and tune system and network resources to optimize applications Analyze, implement and audit host systems and network security Install and administer firewalls to ensure the preservation of enterprise data Review and deploy UNIX and Linux system releases for vendor-supplied patches; patches will also need to be reviewed to ensure compliancy with security polices and licensing agreements Support installation and license management of scientific/engineering applications such as MATLAB, IDL, mathematic and compliers Develop, implement and monitor effective backup and recovery tools and processes Develop and deploy tools for centralized file maintenance and distribution to include installation and administration of NAS and SAN storage systems; this also includes volume management and storage allocation Create and modify user accounts and printer queues Create and maintain technical documentation for system admin team and others Provide technical input for strategic planning and acquisition The successful applicant will possess the following requirements (items are required unless noted otherwise): Strong knowledge of FreeBSD is a must Experience with UNIX \Linux system administration, configuration and day to days operations Knowledge of protocols and standards including Solaris 10, RedHat, CentOS, Scientific Linux FreeBSD, Fedora and LDAP Experience with the administration of a High Performance Computing environment; Ability to collaborate with others Solid verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of VMware ESX server and Sun Ray Server software is a plus Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics or related field Minimum of 4 years related experience CompTIA certification in Network+ Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.