Kforce has a client in San Antonio, TX that is seeking a Hadoop Administrator 2. Key Responsibilities: * Hadoop Administrator 2 will install, configure, and maintain Hadoop ecosystem components (HDFS, YARN, Hive, HBase, Spark, Oozie, Kafka, etc.) * Monitor cluster performance and ensure system availability and reliability * Implement and manage Hadoop security policies (Kerberos, Ranger, etc.) * Perform cluster capacity planning and tuning * Manage backup and disaster recovery strategies for big data platforms * Automate routine cluster operations using scripting (Shell, Python, etc.) * As a Hadoop Administrator 2, you will collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve cluster-related issues * Apply patches and perform software upgrades as needed * Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, changes, and procedures * Stay current with Hadoop technologies and recommend improvements