About this role
Job Title
Big Data Hadoop Administrator / Cloudera Admin
Job Summary
Responsible for installation, configuration, monitoring, maintenance and performance tuning of Hadoop/Cloudera clusters in production environments. Supports big data platforms and ensures high availability, scalability, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, and manage Hadoop/Cloudera clusters
Administer components like
HDFS
YARN
HBase
ZooKeeper
Monitor cluster health using Cloudera Manager
Perform cluster upgrades, patching, and maintenance
Troubleshoot performance and storage issues
Manage node addition/removal and cluster scaling
Work with Linux servers and cloud/on-prem environments
Prepare operational documentation and runbooks
Required Skills
Strong Linux/Unix administration
Hadoop ecosystem knowledge
Hands-on with Cloudera Cloudera CDH/CDP
Cluster monitoring & performance tuning
Backup and recovery management
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) is an advantage
Preferred Tools
Cloudera Manager