Senior Hadoop Administrator

Senior Hadoop Administrator

Job Type: Full time

Location : Sydney

Delivery Centric is seeking a Senior Hadoop Administrator to join our team in Sydney. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with extensive experience managing Cloudera CDP environments and large-scale Hadoop clusters. You will be responsible for the administration, configuration, and optimization of big data solutions while ensuring system reliability, security, and performance.

The ideal candidate brings not only deep technical expertise but also leadership skills, capable of guiding technical teams and managing vendor relationships. If you are passionate about big data technologies, automation, and driving continuous improvement, we invite you to join our dynamic and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and support Cloudera CDP components (Spark, HDFS, Hive, YARN) on Unix/Linux platforms
  • Install, configure, and maintain Cloudera clusters, ensuring optimal performance and availability
  • Lead technical teams and effectively manage vendor partnerships
  • Implement and maintain automation tools using Shell or Python for system management
  • Apply ITIL best practices, including change management and incident response
  • Oversee continuous deployment processes for big data solutions on medium to large Hadoop clusters
  • Manage system configurations, document procedures, and ensure knowledge sharing for business continuity
  • Handle security configurations, including Kerberos, TLS, Active Directory, and Apache Ranger
  • Ensure adherence to networking, file system management, and security best practices

Qualifications

  • Strong expertise in Hadoop administration, particularly Cloudera CDP
  • Solid Linux/Unix (RHEL 7) system administration and shell scripting skills
  • Experience in continuous deployment within big data environments
  • Familiarity with authentication and authorization methods (Kerberos, TLS, Active Directory)
  • Proficiency in automation tools (Shell, Python) and configuration management
  • Experience with Apache Ranger and security practices for big data systems
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

At Delivery Centric, you’ll work in a cutting-edge technology environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Senior Hadoop Administrator, you’ll play a critical role in shaping scalable, secure big data systems that empower our clients’ success. If you’re ready to take your expertise to the next level, apply now and become part of our growing team.