Kafka Operations Specialist – On-Prem Data Platform

Spatial Front, Inc; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spatial Front, Inc. in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Data Specialist to manage Apache Kafka infrastructure for PeopleSoft HCM. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Kafka administration in secured environments, strong troubleshooting skills, and a bachelor's degree.

This full-time, hybrid position requires a U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance. Join our award-winning team and contribute to data operations in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in systems, middleware, or integration support.
• Hands-on experience in administering on-premises Kafka environments.
• Experience with Kafka administration best practices and performance tuning.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer Apache Kafka infrastructure supporting PeopleSoft HCM.
• Install, configure, patch, and troubleshoot Kafka brokers and clusters.
• Monitor cluster health, throughput, and coordinate incident resolutions.
• Collaborate with teams for stable production support.

Skills

Apache Kafka administration

Scripting and automation

Operational discipline

Troubleshooting skills

Experience with data platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux

UNIX/Solaris

Job description

Spatial Front, Inc. in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Data Specialist to manage Apache Kafka infrastructure for PeopleSoft HCM. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Kafka administration in secured environments, strong troubleshooting skills, and a bachelor's degree.

This full-time, hybrid position requires a U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance. Join our award-winning team and contribute to data operations in a dynamic work environment.