Hadoop Administrator

Role & Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Hadoop cluster environments.
• Administer Hadoop ecosystem components including HDFS, YARN, Hive, and MapReduce.
• Monitor cluster health, performance, storage utilization, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot production, performance, and platform-related issues.
• Implement security, backup, recovery, and access management procedures.
• Perform cluster upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities.
• Optimize Hadoop platform performance and reliability.
• Support Data Engineering and Analytics teams in resolving cluster-related issues.
• Ensure platform availability, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Maintain technical documentation and support procedures.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Hadoop Administration.
• Strong Linux/Unix administration skills.
• Experience with Cloudera Hadoop distributions.
• Strong knowledge of HDFS, Hive, and YARN.
• Experience in cluster monitoring and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of Kerberos security and access management.
• Exposure to Spark, Oozie, Sqoop, or Big Data technologies is preferred.
• Experience handling production support and critical incidents.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.