Net2Source (N2S)
Role : Kafka Admin
Location: Atlanta GA | Chicago ,IL (Onsite)
Position Type : Contract
Key Responsibilities: Install, configure, and manage Kafka clusters (on-prem/cloud). Monitor cluster health, performance, and resource utilization. Manage Kafka topics, partitions, replication, and retention policies. Monitor Kafka performance, availability, and capacity using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Confluent Control Center. Implement security controls (authentication, authorization, encryption). Implement security best practices including TLS, Kerberos, and RBAC. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kafka brokers, producers, and consumers. Collaborate with platform architects and developers to support real-time data use cases. Automate operational tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools. Support upgrades, patching, and disaster recovery planning.
Required Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Minimum 10+ years of experience in software engineering, 35 years of experience in Kafka administration in enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Kafka internals, Zookeeper, and Kafka Connect. Experience with Kafka in cloud-native environments (AWS MSK, Confluent Cloud, or self-managed on Kubernetes). Proficiency in Linux, shell scripting, and monitoring/logging tools. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Best Regards, Bismillah Arzoo (AB)
Key Responsibilities: Install, configure, and manage Kafka clusters (on-prem/cloud). Monitor cluster health, performance, and resource utilization. Manage Kafka topics, partitions, replication, and retention policies. Monitor Kafka performance, availability, and capacity using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Confluent Control Center. Implement security controls (authentication, authorization, encryption). Implement security best practices including TLS, Kerberos, and RBAC. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kafka brokers, producers, and consumers. Collaborate with platform architects and developers to support real-time data use cases. Automate operational tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools. Support upgrades, patching, and disaster recovery planning.
Required Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Minimum 10+ years of experience in software engineering, 35 years of experience in Kafka administration in enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Kafka internals, Zookeeper, and Kafka Connect. Experience with Kafka in cloud-native environments (AWS MSK, Confluent Cloud, or self-managed on Kubernetes). Proficiency in Linux, shell scripting, and monitoring/logging tools. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Best Regards, Bismillah Arzoo (AB)