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Ztek Consulting INC

Cassandra Admin

San Jose, CA ยท On-site

Cassandra / DataStax L3 DBA - RTP, NC | PST Shift Primary Skills - Mandatory 6+ years of experience in Apache Cassandra / DataStax Enterprise (DSE) administration. Strong hands-on production ...

ClifyX

Cassandra Admin with Data Migration

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

ClifyX is a company looking for a Cassandra Admin with experience in data migration. The role involves working on Cassandra migration activities and requires expertise in real-time data interfaces ...

Deegit Inc

Cassandra Admin

King Of Prussia, PA ยท On-site

Company Description Deegit Inc โ€ข Hands on experience in database administration in particularly no sql Cassandra and strong CQL knowledge โ€ข Experience with Oracle, Sybase or MS SQL server. โ€ข ...

Tachyon Technologies

Cassandra DBA

Atlanta, GA

Role : Sr Cassandra Admin Location : Atlanta, GA Duration:Long term : ๏‚ท Minimum of 2+ years in supporting Cassandra databases in a multi-zone clustered environment ๏‚ท Minimum of 5+ years working ...

Webhosting

$125 - $150/hr

... Cassandra Administrator will collaborate with a global team of database engineers to design, automate, build, operate, and continuously enhance distributed Cassandra services supporting customer ...

Sonsoft Inc

Datastax, Cassandra Architect

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

Candidate should have minimum 10 years of experience and at least 5+ years DBA experience with multi-terabyte Cassandra Infrastructure and supporting tools Below more descriptions about skills ...

Cat Technology Inc

Cassandra DBA

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

Cassandra DBA 2 positions Location :Dallas-TX 2+ years of Cassandra DBA experience, Oracle DBA experience preferred. Proficient with all Cassandra utilities (nodetool, cqlsh etc) Qualifications 2+ ...

Cat Technology Inc

Cassandra DBA

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

Cassandra DBA 2 positions Location :Dallas-TX 2+ years of Cassandra DBA experience, Oracle DBA experience preferred. Proficient with all Cassandra utilities (nodetool, cqlsh etc) Qualifications 2+ ...

Sonsoft Inc

Datastax, Cassandra Architect

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

Cassandra cluster connectivity and security * Datastax Software installation and configuration ... Certification as Datastaxt Administrator or Developer * Experience in relational database. * Strong ...

Sonsoft Inc

Datastax, Cassandra Architect

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

Candidate should have minimum 10 years of experience and at least 5+ years DBA experience with multi-terabyte Cassandra Infrastructure and supporting tools Below more descriptions about skills ...

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How much do cassandra admin jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for cassandra admin in the United States is $53.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.46 and $71.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cassandra admin?

Cassandra Admins are IT professionals responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring Apache Cassandra databases. Their main duties include ensuring database availability, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and managing user access and security. They also troubleshoot issues, apply updates, and optimize the database for high-availability and scalability. Cassandra Admins play a critical role in supporting applications that rely on large-scale, distributed data storage.

What are some common challenges faced by Cassandra admins when managing large-scale clusters?

Cassandra Administrators often encounter challenges related to scaling clusters, ensuring data consistency, and managing node failures. As clusters grow, monitoring performance and balancing workloads become increasingly complex, requiring a proactive approach to capacity planning and tuning. Additionally, coordinating upgrades and maintaining high availability can be demanding, especially in distributed environments. Collaboration with developers and DevOps teams is essential to ensure smooth deployment and troubleshooting of issues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cassandra admin, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cassandra Admin, you need deep knowledge of Apache Cassandra architecture, database management concepts, and typically a background in computer science or IT. Proficiency in tools like DataStax, CQL, Linux operating systems, and monitoring solutions such as Prometheus or Grafana is essential, and certifications like DataStax Certified Cassandra Administrator can be beneficial. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills in this role. These skills ensure high availability, performance optimization, and secure, reliable operation of mission-critical distributed database systems.
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Infographic showing various Cassandra Admin job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, and 60% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $111,203 per year, or $53.5 per hour.

Cassandra Admin

San Jose, CA โ€ข On-site

Tata Consultancy Service Limited
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$95K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Role: Cassandra / DataStax L3 DBA RTP, NC | PST Shift
Primary Skills Mandatory
6+ years of experience in Apache Cassandra / DataStax Enterprise (DSE)
administration.
Strong hands-on production experience as a Cassandra L3 DBA/SME.
Linux-based on-prem Cassandra administration.
Cassandra/DataStax cluster installation, configuration, upgrades and patching.
Experience with node addition/removal, scaling, cluster expansion and data-center expansion.
Strong knowledge of Cassandra architecture, replication factor, consistency levels, partitioning and token/ring management.
Hands-on experience with backup, restore, repair, replication and compaction strategies.
Experience troubleshooting Cassandra performance issues involving CPU, memory, disk I/O, GC, latency, tombstones, SSTables and compaction.
Strong experience with DataStax OpsCenter for monitoring, administration, alerts and troubleshooting.
Experience with Cassandra Spark and Graph workloads is preferred.
Strong Linux administration and shell scripting skills.
Secondary Skills
Redis Stack administration/support.
Kubernetes-based Cassandra/database administration good to have.
PostgreSQL / MongoDB / MySQL working knowledge preferred.
Willingness and ability to learn MS SQL Server.
Location / Shift
Shift: Must be able to support PST business/operational hours.
Location: Hybrid, San Jose, CA 95134/RTP NC 27560
Salary Range: $95,000 - $135,000 a year
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