Cloudera Administrator

MAGNOOS Information Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

A global technology solutions provider in Riyadh is seeking a Cloudera Administrator to manage and maintain the Cloudera platform. This role involves ensuring the platform's stability, security, and performance while implementing automation and monitoring. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in Hadoop/Cloudera administration and a strong background in Linux and shell scripting. This position offers opportunities for collaboration with cross-functional teams and exposure to new technologies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Hadoop/Cloudera administration.
• Hands-on experience with Cloudera Manager and Hadoop ecosystem tools.
• Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain the platform components.
• Manage and monitor platform performance, troubleshoot issues.
• Implement security measures and manage compliance.
• Create and maintain documentation for system design and operational aspects.

Skills

Hadoop/Cloudera administration

Cloudera Manager

Linux administration

Shell scripting

Monitoring and logging tools

Security protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Cloudera Manager

Hadoop ecosystem tools

Ambari

Nagios

Splunk

Job description

Date: Feb 28, 2026

Location: Riyadh, SA

Company: Magnoos Information Systems Technology

Req ID: 1944

Job Title

Cloudera Administrator

Job Scope

The Cloudera Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the underlying systems and infrastructure that support relevant data management and analytics solutions. S/He ensures that the platform is stable, secure and performing optimally.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain the different components of the platform
• Manage and monitor the platform's performance, troubleshoot and resolve any issue that might arise
• Implement security measures to protect the platform and ensure compliance with regulations
• Manage and maintain the platform's storage and backup systems
• Manage and maintain the platform's resiliency, availability and recovery
• Automate and script platform-related tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
• Manage and maintain the platform's network infrastructure and monitoring/logging systems
• Collaborate with other teams and departments, such as Development and Operations, to ensure the platform meets the organization's overall goals and objectives
• Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to improve the platform's performance and scalability on a regular basis
• Create and maintain documentation for installing, upgrading and testing the platform
• Create and maintain documentation for the platform’s low- and high-level design and other architecture and operational related aspects

Position Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Hadoop/Cloudera administration
• Hands-on experience with Cloudera Manager, CDH/CDP, and Hadoop ecosystem tools
• Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting
• Strong knowledge of monitoring, logging (e.g., Ambari, Nagios, Splunk)
• Familiarity with security protocols and integration (LDAP, Kerberos, TLS)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and data pipeline issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other related field

Experience

At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience