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 and strong Linux system administration skills. This role focuses on ensuring cluster stability, performance, security, and availability within Big Data ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

- Install, configure, and maintain Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) or Cloudera Distribution of Hadoop (CDH) clusters in both production and non-production settings.
- Monitor cluster health, performance, and resource utilization to maintain 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 protocols using Kerberos, Apache Ranger, and LDAP/Active Directory integration.
- Manage user access, roles, and permissions across the Cloudera environment.
- Automate routine administrative tasks using Python, Shell scripting, or Ansible.
- Troubleshoot cluster issues, resolve performance bottlenecks, and address job failures.
- Support backup strategies and disaster recovery planning for Hadoop clusters.
- Collaborate with Data Engineers, Developers, and Architects to optimize data pipelines and workflows.
- Prepare 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 of hands-on experience administering Cloudera/Hadoop ecosystems.
- Strong proficiency 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 tuning.
- Familiarity with automation tools including Python, Shell scripting, or Ansible.
- Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery processes, and capacity planning.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing large-scale Big Data platforms. If you have a passion for Hadoop ecosystems and a commitment to operational excellence, this role will allow you to leverage your expertise and contribute to the success of enterprise data initiatives.