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3B Staffing LLC

Cassandra admin

Austin, TX · On-site

HS diploma with 8+ experience in Cassandra administration (NOT architecture or design) * College degree in Computer Science preferred + 8-10 years' experience * NOSQL Database: 8-10 years Cassandra ...

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3B Staffing LLC

Cassandra admin

Austin, TX · On-site

HS diploma with 8+ experience in Cassandra administration (NOT architecture or design) * College degree in Computer Science preferred + 8-10 years' experience * NOSQL Database: 8-10 years Cassandra ...

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Wave Era Inc.

Cassandra Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Hands on experience in Cassandra administration - Designing for consistency, Knowledge on load distribution and replication configuration * Hands on development experience in kafka - must-have ...

Wave Era Inc.

Cassandra Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Hands on experience in Cassandra administration - Designing for consistency, Knowledge on load distribution and replication configuration * Hands on development experience in kafka - must-have ...

TEKFORTUNE INC

SRE DevOps Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

... • Cassandra Administration - o Designing and configuring clusters, analyzing data access patterns, identifying query performance issues, troubleshooting issues. o Identify potential storage ...

Jobsbridge

Java/ Cassandra Developer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$54.25 - $70/hr

Skills, Java/JEE, spring, Cassandra, DB administration Job Requirements: * 6+ Years of experience in Java and Good with DB administration. * 6 plus months of experience working on Cassandra. * Strong ...

Now100

Cassandra DBA

Dallas, TX · On-site

No of positions: 2 Required 5-7+ years of working experience in Design, Build, Maintenance, and Administration of NoSQL distributed database systems like Datastax Cassandra and good experience on ...

Deegit Inc

Cassandra Admin

King Of Prussia, PA · On-site

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

Now100

Cassandra DBA

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

No of positions: 2 Required 5-7+ years of working experience in Design, Build, Maintenance, and Administration of NoSQL distributed database systems like Datastax Cassandra and good experience on ...

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How much do cassandra administration jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for cassandra administration in the United States is $98,295.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,500.00 and $114,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cassandra administrator?

To thrive as a Cassandra Administrator, you need a solid understanding of distributed database concepts, data modeling, and proficiency in managing Apache Cassandra clusters, usually backed by a degree in computer science or related experience. Familiarity with tools like nodetool, CQL (Cassandra Query Language), monitoring solutions, and Cassandra-specific certifications is highly valued. Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills help administrators respond proactively to performance issues and support cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring database reliability, high availability, and optimal performance in data-driven environments.

What is the difference between Cassandra Administration vs Database Administrator?

AspectCassandra AdministrationDatabase Administrator
CertificationsRelevant certifications like DataStax Certified AdministratorCertifications such as Oracle DBA, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
Work EnvironmentFocus on NoSQL databases, distributed systems, cloud environmentsRelational databases, on-premises or cloud-based
Industry UsageUsed in big data, real-time analytics, scalable applicationsUsed across various industries for traditional data management
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for database management skills, scalability, and performance tuningBroader database management, backup, and security responsibilities

While both roles involve database management, Cassandra Administration specializes in managing and optimizing Cassandra NoSQL databases, focusing on distributed data systems. Database Administrators have a broader scope, managing various database types, including relational databases. The roles overlap in data management skills but differ in technology focus and environment.

What is Cassandra administration?

Cassandra Administration refers to the management and maintenance of Apache Cassandra databases, a highly scalable NoSQL database system. Cassandra administrators are responsible for tasks such as installing, configuring, monitoring, tuning, and securing Cassandra clusters. They also handle backup and recovery, manage data replication, and ensure high availability and performance. Admins often troubleshoot issues, apply patches or upgrades, and optimize data models to support business needs. Effective Cassandra administration is crucial for organizations using Cassandra to store and process large volumes of data.

What are the most common challenges faced by Cassandra administrators during cluster scaling, and how can they be addressed?

Cassandra Administrators often encounter challenges with data consistency, node balancing, and latency when scaling clusters. Ensuring even data distribution and managing replication factors are critical tasks, as uneven distribution can lead to hotspots and degraded performance. Administrators need to monitor cluster health closely, adjust configuration settings, and use tools like nodetool and DataStax OpsCenter to manage scaling effectively. Collaborating with development and DevOps teams also helps to ensure that application changes align with the cluster's scaling strategy.
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Infographic showing various Cassandra Administration job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,295 per year, or $47.3 per hour.

Cassandra admin

3B Staffing LLC

Austin, TX • On-site

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This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

12-month contract with likely extensions: Responsibilities:
  • Database performance analysis and operations review for production database platforms
  • Manage database operations activities including incident response, database alert resolution, and managing third party support engagement
  • Deploy and maintain database monitoring solutions.
  • Test and build database restore and recovery procedures
  • Database platform deployment, installation, patching, change management, and third-party software upgrades.
  • Responsible for database hardening procedure identification and deployment on public cloud, hosted, and on-premises platforms.
  • Responsible for providing database expertise and operations support to the technical support teams and project delivery teams.
  • Responsible for participating in database platform review, bench and tuning exercises, security evaluation, provide technical analysis and proactive recommendations for improvements and/or design changes for production platforms
Requirements:
  • HS diploma with 8+ experience in Cassandra administration (NOT architecture or design)
  • College degree in Computer Science preferred + 8-10 years' experience
  • NOSQL Database: 8-10 years Cassandra administration
  • background with public cloud database deployment, management, and migration.
  • Expertise in database concepts, defining standards, processes, and procedures in database deployment methodologies
  • Expert in operations of high-profile production database platforms with high SLA and high-performance expectation
  • High level of experience in managing change on production database platform on hosted, on premise, and cloud database platforms
  • Expert in deploying high availability database architectures
  • Proactive, team player, and leadership qualities with strong technical background
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly skilled in Cassandra database administration
  • DataStax enterprise Cassandra administration a plus
  • Strong production operations and troubleshooting skills
  • Linux operating system background
  • Skilled in Public Cloud deployment methods/tools (Gitlab, Terraform, Datadog)
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Database performance evaluation and platform bench participation

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