Hadoop Administrator

  • Full Time
  • Tampa
  • 0.000000 - 0.000000
ApTask



Hadoop Administrator

Salary: $110k to $120k per annum

Responsibilities

  • Deploy and maintain Hadoop clusters, adding and removing nodes using cluster monitoring tools such as Ganglia, Nagios, or Cloudera Manager.
  • Configure and manage NameNode high availability.
  • Track all running Hadoop jobs and monitor cluster connectivity and performance.
  • Implement, manage, and administer overall Hadoop infrastructure.
  • Take care of day‑to‑day operations of Hadoop clusters.
  • Collaborate closely with database, network, BI, and application teams to ensure that all big‑data applications are highly available and perform as expected.
  • Manually set up core configuration files (core-site.xml, hdfs-site.xml, yarn-site.xml, mapred-site.xml) across distributions such as Hortonworks, Cloudera, or MapR.
  • Plan capacity and estimate requirements for scaling cluster size based on data stored in HDFS.
  • Manage and review Hadoop log files, conduct backup and recovery tasks, and handle resource and security management.
  • Troubleshoot application errors related to the Hadoop ecosystem.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience deploying, maintaining, and managing Hadoop clusters.
  • Proficiency with cluster monitoring tools and high availability configurations.
  • Strong understanding of Hadoop distributions (Hortonworks, Cloudera, MapR) and their configuration files.
  • Experience with capacity planning and scaling of Hadoop clusters.
  • Ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams and troubleshoot complex issues.

About ApTask

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American‑owned and Veteran‑owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services including staffing, recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. ApTask fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.


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