Cloudera Admin / Big Data Admin

We are looking for a skilled Cloudera Administrator to manage and support enterprise-level Cloudera Hadoop environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cloudera distributions, Linux system administration, and Big Data technologies. This role focuses on ensuring cluster stability, performance, security, and availability across production and non-production environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Install, configure, and maintain Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) or Cloudera Distribution of Hadoop (CDH) clusters.
- Monitor cluster health, performance, and resource utilization to guarantee high availability and reliability.
- Administer and support core Hadoop ecosystem components such as HDFS, YARN, Hive, Impala, Spark, HBase, Kafka, Oozie, ZooKeeper, Ranger, and Atlas.
- Perform cluster upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime.
- Implement and maintain security controls using Kerberos, Apache Ranger, and LDAP/Active Directory integration.
- Manage user access, roles, and permissions within the Cloudera ecosystem.
- Automate routine administrative tasks using Python, Shell scripting, or Ansible.
- Troubleshoot cluster issues, identify performance bottlenecks, and resolve job failures.
- Support backup strategies and disaster recovery planning for Hadoop clusters.
- Collaborate closely with Data Engineers, Developers, and Architects to optimize data pipelines and workflows.
- Prepare detailed reports on cluster utilization, job performance, and capacity planning.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience administering Cloudera/Hadoop ecosystems.
- Strong expertise in Linux/Unix system administration and Shell scripting.
- In-depth knowledge of Hadoop ecosystem components including HDFS, YARN, Hive, Spark, Impala, Kafka, and HBase.
- Proven experience with Cloudera CDP/CDH cluster administration, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Solid understanding of Hadoop security frameworks such as Kerberos, Ranger, and LDAP/Active Directory integration.
- Experience managing cluster upgrades, patching, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with automation tools like Python, Shell scripting, or Ansible.
- Knowledge of backup procedures, disaster recovery, and capacity planning.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will play a critical part in maintaining and enhancing enterprise Big Data infrastructure. If you have a passion for Hadoop ecosystems and a strong background in Cloudera administration, this position will allow you to leverage your skills and contribute to the success of data-driven projects.