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# Big Data Platform Administrator

- **Company:** Seaglass Technology Partners, LLC
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $145,600 - $166,400
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Big Data, System Configuration, Data Infrastructure, Distributed Data Store, Apache Hadoop, Hadoop Distributed File System, Identity and Access Management, Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, Cloudera, Transport Layer Security, Cloud Platform System, Cloudera Manager, System Availability, Grafana, Apache Spark, Performance Monitor, Apache Kafka, Splunk
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/aa9fa3a9-84bb-401f-9d88-1f11664cb3be/big-data-platform-administrator

## About the Role

* Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience maintaining and supporting enterprise big data environments utilizing Apache Spark, HDFS, and Kafka in production.
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 * Proven ability to manage Spark environments, including system setup, workload optimization, performance monitoring, and resolving technical issues.
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 * Strong background supporting HDFS, with experience managing distributed storage, access controls, system availability, and performance.
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 * Practical experience administering Kafka, including cluster operations, topic configuration, message processing, security, and troubleshooting.
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 * Proficiency working in Linux environments, including executing commands, investigating system issues, and performing administrative tasks.
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 * Familiarity with monitoring and troubleshooting platforms such as Grafana, Splunk, or comparable enterprise tools.
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 * Working knowledge of Cloudera CDP, Hadoop, and Cloudera Manager is a plus, although direct expertise with Spark, HDFS, and Kafka takes priority.
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 * Relevant certifications in Cloudera or other big data technologies are beneficial but not mandatory.
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 * Understanding of distributed platform security, including Kerberos, SSL/TLS, IAM, and LDAP authentication and access management.
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