Explore Hadoop Administrator Jobs

Hadoop Administrators manage and maintain the distributed systems that organizations use to store and process large datasets. They help keep Hadoop clusters reliable, secure, and performant, supporting data engineering, analytics, and business operations. Browse vetted Hadoop Administrator opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Hadoop Administrators Do

Responsibilities can include installing and configuring Hadoop clusters, monitoring system health, tuning performance, managing storage and data access, and troubleshooting infrastructure issues. Administrators may work with technologies across the Hadoop ecosystem, such as HDFS, YARN, Hive, and Spark, while collaborating with data engineers, platform teams, and security specialists.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience administering Linux-based environments, distributed systems, and large-scale data platforms. Familiarity with Hadoop components, scripting or automation, cloud infrastructure, networking, security practices, and monitoring tools can be valuable. Requirements vary by employer and may include a degree or equivalent hands-on experience.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Hadoop Administrator titles may appear in data platform, infrastructure, analytics, and big data operations teams. With experience, professionals can pursue senior administration, data platform engineering, cloud data infrastructure, or architecture roles. Compensation depends on location, experience, employer, and role scope; Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

Find Your Next Hadoop Administrator Role

Explore current Hadoop Administrator listings on Ladders to compare opportunities and find roles aligned with your technical expertise and career goals. Review each posting for details on responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation.

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Inspire efficiency and excellence as a senior Epic Systems Analyst, leading initiatives in patient access tech. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows, enhance system performance, and drive co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

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$150K - $250K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $207K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $175K *

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $175K *

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$144K - $168K *

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $175K *

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Hadoop Administrator do?question toggle

    A Hadoop Administrator deploys, manages, monitors, and troubleshoots Hadoop clusters and related data infrastructure, helping ensure that systems remain available, secure, and efficient.

  • What skills are useful for Hadoop Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include Hadoop ecosystem technologies such as HDFS and YARN, Linux administration, distributed systems, scripting and automation, performance monitoring, security, and cloud platforms.

  • Do Hadoop Administrators need a degree?question toggle

    Requirements differ by employer. Some positions request a degree in computer science or a related field, while others emphasize equivalent professional experience and practical expertise with big data systems.

  • How much do Hadoop Administrator jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on factors such as experience, location, employer, and responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Hadoop Administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Hadoop Administrator listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.