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Sonsoft Inc

Datastax, Cassandra Architect

Phoenix, AZ · 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 ...

Sonsoft Inc

Datastax, Cassandra Architect

Phoenix, AZ · 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 ...

Intellisoft Technologies

Cassandra DBA

Intellisoft Technologies is seeking a Cassandra DBA for a project with U.S. Bancorp. The role involves managing a data platform critical to online banking, addressing security risks within the ...

AI ASAP LLC

Cassandra DBA

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Job Title : DBA - NoSQL/Cassandra Location - Phoenix, AZ(Locals preferred, Day 1 Onsite). Experience : 10 years Job Duration : 6 Months Skill Cluster : Data-Other DWH Database with Data Modelling ...

3S Business Corporation

Cassandra DBA

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Cassandra DBA Duration: Long Term Location: Atlanta, GA Interview: Phone + Skype or In-Person. Cassandra Requirements: Minimum 5+ years for (PC level), 3-5 years (for LC level) and 2+ year (for C ...

Now100

Cassandra DBA

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

Role: DBA - Cassandra * Duration: 6+ Months * Location: Atlanta, GA / Dallas, TX (Remote) * No of positions: 2 Required 5-7+ years of working experience in Design, Build, Maintenance, and ...

Now100

Cassandra DBA

Dallas, TX

Role: DBA - Cassandra * Duration: 6+ Months * Location: Atlanta, GA / Dallas, TX (Remote) * No of positions: 2 Required 5-7+ years of working experience in Design, Build, Maintenance, and ...

ULINE

Senior Cassandra Database Administrator

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$47.25 - $65/hr

Senior Cassandra Database Administrator Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Are you passionate about optimizing high-performance, reliable databases? As a Senior ...

ULINE

Senior Cassandra Database Administrator

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$49 - $67.50/hr

Senior Cassandra Database Administrator Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Are you passionate about optimizing high-performance, reliable databases? As a Senior ...

ULINE

Senior Cassandra Database Administrator

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$48.50 - $66.75/hr

Senior Cassandra Database Administrator Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Are you passionate about optimizing high-performance, reliable databases? As a Senior ...

ULINE

Senior Cassandra Database Administrator

Glenview, IL · On-site

$49 - $67.50/hr

Senior Cassandra Database Administrator Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Are you passionate about optimizing high-performance, reliable databases? As a Senior ...

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As of Sep 10, 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.

Lead Apache Cassandra Consultant- W2 only

Bentonville, AR • On-site

CLOUDSCOUTS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC
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Job description


  • Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of Apache Cassandra clusters
  • Own overall data platform strategy, scalability, and performance
  • Define best practices for data modeling, schema design, and query optimization
  • Oversee cluster operations: upgrades, repairs, backups, and disaster recovery
  • Drive performance tuning across JVM, compaction, and application access patterns
  • Lead capacity planning and long-term scaling strategy
  • Establish monitoring, alerting, and operational standards
  • Ensure security, compliance, and data governance best practices
  • Mentor and guide Cassandra admins and developers
  • Review and approve schema changes and production deployments
  • Act as escalation point for critical production issues
  • Collaborate with application, DevOps, and cloud teams
  • Automate infrastructure and operational workflows
  • Evaluate new Cassandra features and ecosystem tools
  • Document architecture, standards, and runbooks
Leadership & Ownership Expectations
  • Provide technical direction and architectural decisions
  • Balance performance, cost, and reliability trade-offs
  • Influence cross-team design decisions
  • Ensure SLA/SLO adherence
  • Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence