Technology Specialist (Kafka Administrator)

In one sentence We are seeking an experienced Kafka Administrator to manage and maintain our Apache Kafka infrastructure, with a strong focus on deployments within OpenShift and Cloudera environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Kafka clusters, container orchestration, and big data platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. What will your job look like? Install, configure, and manage Kafka clusters in production and non-production environments. Deploy and manage Kafka on OpenShift using Confluent for Kubernetes (CFK) or similar tools. Integrate Kafka with Cloudera Data Platform (CDP), including services like NiFi, HBase, and Solr. Monitor Kafka performance and implement tuning strategies for optimal throughput and latency. Implement and manage Kafka security using SASL_SSL, Kerberos, and RBAC. Perform upgrades, patching, and backup/recovery of Kafka environments. Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and application integration. Troubleshoot and resolve Kafka-related issues in a timely manner. Maintain documentation and provide knowledge transfer to team members. All you need is... 5+ years of experience as a Kafka Administrator. 2+ years of experience deploying Kafka on OpenShift or Kubernetes. Strong experience with Cloudera ecosystem and integration with Kafka. Proficiency in Kafka security protocols (SASL_SSL, Kerberos). Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Confluent Control Center. Solid understanding of Linux systems and shell scripting. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.). Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.