FAQs
What is the primary role of a Staff BigData Hadoop Administrator at ServiceNow?
The primary role involves deploying, monitoring, maintaining, and supporting Big Data infrastructure and applications on ServiceNow Cloud and Azure environments, as well as ensuring the availability and performance of the service.
What tools and technologies are used for Big Data deployment automation?
The role employs tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes for end-to-end Big Data deployment automation.
How many years of experience are required for this position?
At least 6 years of overall experience is required, with 4+ years specifically in DevOps related to building and administering Hadoop clusters.
What are some of the key technologies the candidate should be familiar with?
Candidates should have a deep understanding of the Hadoop/Big Data ecosystem, including HDFS, YARN, Hive, HBase, Spark, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Impala, Kudu, and Redis.
Is experience in securing the Hadoop stack necessary for this role?
Yes, experience in securing the Hadoop stack with tools like Sentry, Ranger, LDAP, and Kerberos is required.
What programming languages are beneficial for this position?
Proficiency in Perl, Python, Bash, Groovy, and Java is beneficial for the role.
What additional experience would be advantageous for a candidate?
Experience with tools like Tableau, Grafana, MariaDB, and Prometheus, as well as supporting CI/CD pipelines in Cloudera on native cloud and Azure/AWS environments, is advantageous.
What kind of support does ServiceNow provide to its employees?
ServiceNow provides a competitive salary, supportive teams, mental health resources, flexible working culture, parental leave programs, childcare benefits, and development opportunities.
How does ServiceNow approach workplace flexibility?
ServiceNow encourages a flexible work environment with trust, assigning work personas based on the nature of the work to accommodate remote, hybrid, or in-office arrangements.
Is ServiceNow an equal opportunity employer?
Yes, ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to various protected categories.