Data Center Administrator

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

DATA CENTER ADMINISTRATOR

SpaceX is looking for a data center administrator to help us build and manage our data center infrastructure. As part of our infrastructure team, your responsibility will be the proficient installation and management of server, network, and power systems in our data centers, adhering to best practices to ensure optimal performance. The ideal candidate has experience working with various types of hardware architectures and understands the strengths of each. You will also carry out performance-tuning and quality assurance operations on critical infrastructure components to ensure high level of data quality, availability, and security across the enterprise. In fulfilling this role, you will be expected to collaborate with the team to develop and implement strategies for improved data center operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Resolve operational, infrastructure or hardware incidents in multiple data centers.

• Manage complete lifecycle for data center hardware, including deployment, operation, and decommission.

• Physically rack and cable data center equipment.

• Track and logically organize the physical storage of incoming data center equipment.

• Perform quality assurance testing and resolve recurring issues.

• Schedule and track hardware maintenance tasks.

• Update port maps and rack layouts and create operational procedures.

• Monitor the environmental conditions and power/cooling systems of a data center to ensure they are optimum for servers, switches, storage arrays, and other devices.

• Run hardware diagnostics and replace failing parts in a timely manner.

• Upgrade internal system components, including CPUs, memory, and storage.

• Setup and operate common Linux and Windows servers.

• Document processes and keep event logs.

• Work with the purchasing department on the procurement of new data center equipment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 1+ year of data center experience; OR 3+ years of data center experience in lieu of a degree.

• Professional experience working in a data center or with IT hardware.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certifications related to IT infrastructure such as CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, and CCNP.

• Experience with data center infrastructure management (DCIM), including tools to monitor, measure, manage, and/or control data center utilization.

• In-depth knowledge of data center environments, servers, and network equipment.

• Extensive experience in installing, monitoring, and maintaining data center equipment.

• Linux and Windows OS system administration experience.

• Power and data center cooling capacity planning experience.

• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience working with multiple vendor hardware architectures.

• Experience working with server management tools such as HPE iLO, Cisco CIMC and Dell iDRAC.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed (to respond to network and server errors after hours).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00

Level 2: $115,000.00 - $155,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here ( .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.