Cloudera Administrator - Hybrid Onsite

Contract Cloudera Administrator - Hybrid Onsite

Location: Jersey City, NJ
Work Arrangement: Hybrid onsite 3 days per week

Please send current resumes directly to
Bhagyashree Yewle, Principal Lead Recruiter – YOH SPG

We are seeking an experienced Cloudera Administrator to manage and maintain our enterprise‑grade big data platforms. The ideal candidate will ensure the stability, performance, and security of our Cloudera on‑premise cluster
, collaborating with data engineering, database, network, and application teams to support data‑driven initiatives.

• Ideally 8‑10+ years of experience and minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience as a Cloudera Hadoop Administrator in production environments.
• Relevant certifications such as Cloudera Certified Administrator for Apache Hadoop are desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix operating systems and command‑line tools.
• Proven experience with cluster management tools, particularly Cloudera Manager.
• Solid understanding of security protocols (Kerberos, SSL/TLS) and their implementation in big data environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

• Deploy, configure, manage, and maintain Cloudera Hadoop/CDP clusters across multiple environments.
• Monitor cluster connectivity, health, and performance using tools like Cloudera Manager, Grafana, and Splunk; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and conduct capacity planning.
• Implement and manage cluster security configurations, including Kerberos, Sentry/Ranger for authorization, HDFS ACLs, and integration with enterprise IAM/LDAP.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Bash, or Perl for routine administrative tasks and configuration management.
• Provide expert‑level troubleshooting and technical support for Hadoop ecosystem components and big data applications; participate in on‑call rotation as needed.
• Perform installations, patching, and upgrades of Hadoop software and Cloudera components while ensuring minimal downtime.

Estimated Min Rate: $70.00
Estimated Max Rate: $80.00

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Met Life Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.