Hadoop Administrator

About the position

Must have a fundamental understanding of computer science concepts, familiarity with programming languages, and a keen interest in data analytics and processing.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent knowledge of UNIX/LINUX OS because Hadoop runs on Linux.
• Knowledge of high-degree configuration management and automation tools like Puppet or Chef for non-trivial installation.
• Knowledge of cluster monitoring tools like Ambari, Ganglia, or Nagios.
• Knowledge of core Java is a plus for a Hadoop admin but not mandatory.
• Good understanding of OS concepts, process management and resource scheduling.
• Basics of networking, CPU, memory and storage.
• Good hold of shell scripting
• A knack for all the components in the Hadoop ecosystem like Apache Pig, Apache Hive, Apache Mahout, etc.

Hadoop Admin is a highly technical job role and thus specialized training associated with the management and monitoring of Hadoop clusters is essential. There are very few colleges that offer degrees or certificates in Hadoop administration. The best way to begin your career as a Hadoop administrator is to take comprehensive Hadoop training dedicated specifically to Hadoop cluster administration.

Desired Skills:

• Unix
• Linux
• Hadoop

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company group and offer a range of retail, business, wealth management, corporate and investment solutions to customers and clients across South Africa. Our ambition is to sustainably create shared value and play an integral role in our customers' and clients' life journey, empowering them to achieve more and to recommend us to family, friends and business associates.

The company is listed on the JSE and is one of Africa's largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 15 countries across the African continent, as well as offices in the United Kingdom and the United States.