Senior Hadoop Administrator

Senior Hadoop Administrator

Location:

Adelaide 

Work Type:

Contract

Industry:

Infrastructure / Networks / Systems Administration

Contact Name:

Patrick Fraser-Schmuki

Contact Phone:

03 8080 7213

Date Published:

23-Mar-2026

Join a dynamic and innovative team working with the client as a Senior Hadoop Administrator.The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing complex Big Data environments and will contribute to maintaining and optimising high-performance data platforms.

As the selected candidate, you will:
  • Cluster Management: Install, configure, and maintain Hadoop ecosystems (HDFS, YARN, Hive, HBase, Nifi and Spark) clusters across diverse environments.
  • Hands-on experience with open-source technologies such as Apache Kafka, Zookeeper, Prometheus, Grafana and Airflow.
  • Experience with Capacity planning and resource monitoring.
  • Hands-on experience with major and minor version upgrades of various tools in Big data ecosystems. 
  • Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain Shell scripts (Bash) to automate routine administrative tasks.
  • Security & Compliance: Implement security protocols using Kerberos, Ranger, or LDAP; manage firewalls and user permissions to safeguard sensitive data.
  • Performance Tuning: Monitor cluster health and optimise system performance to ensure high availability and fast query response times.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues across the distributed environment.
f you are looking for the next step in your career, please  APPLY NOW.

Please note that Aida, our after-hours AI conversational screening assistant, may be used as part of the initial application process.


Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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