Kafka & Linux Administrator

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We are seeking a skilled Kafka & Linux Administrator to support and manage enterprise-scale messaging and middleware environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Kafka administration along with solid Linux system expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support Apache Kafka clusters (Broker, Zookeeper, Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, KSQL)
• Perform installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades of Kafka environments
• Build and maintain new environments and clusters
• Provide middleware and production support for distributed systems
• Support application configuration and deployments
• Automate tasks using Ansible scripting
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability
  
  

Required Skills:

• 5 years of experience in Kafka Administration
• Strong expertise in Linux/Unix environments (RHEL preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Kafka ecosystem components
• Experience with environment setup and deployment processes
• Proficiency in Ansible and automation scripting
• Experience in middleware or production support environments
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform)
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, etc.)
• Shell scripting (Bash)
  
  

Additional Information:

• Onsite role – candidates must be open to relocation or local to Fort Mill, SC
• Immediate interview and quick closure
  
  

How to Apply:

Interested candidates, please apply with your updated resume and contact details.

Note: This opportunity is open to s (USC) and (GC) holders only. Candidates must be able to work on W2 only (no C2C/1099).