Cloudera Specialist

• Lead the deployment and configuration of Cloudera CDP Private Cloud, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices.
• Implement and manage security configurations, including Kerberos, Apache Ranger (authorization), TLS/SSL encryption, and SSO integration.
• Perform deep integration with core Hadoop ecosystem components (HDFS, YARN, Hive, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, etc.).
• Ensure the successful setup of the landing zone and support the development team in building the Medallion architecture.
• Provide operational support for production and non-production clusters, including monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Conduct regular system audits, patch management, and version upgrades.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience administering Cloudera CDP (Cloudera Data Platform) in production environments, specifically the Private Cloud deployment.

• Certification: Must hold a current Cloudera certification at the Administrator level (e.g., Cloudera Certified Administrator for CDP). Certifications at the Engineer or Generalist level will also be considered.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of Hadoop architecture and its ecosystem components.
  • Proficient in Linux system administration (RHEL/CentOS) with strong diagnostic and scripting skills.

• Location: Must be willing and able to work full-time on-site in Qatar for the entire duration of the project.

• Language: Fluent English (B2+ or higher), capable of effective technical communication with the international team and the local customer.