SpaceX

Sr. Data Center Administrator

SpaceX • $100K — $120K *
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 5+ years of data center experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 3+ years of professional data center experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of data center environments, servers, and network equipment.
  • Experience with IT infrastructure certifications like CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, and CCNP is preferred.
  • Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Resolve operational issues across multiple data centers.
  • Manage the entire lifecycle of data center hardware.
  • Physically install and organize data center equipment.
  • Perform quality assurance testing and troubleshooting.
  • Monitor environmental conditions and maintain hardware performance.
  • Document processes and maintain event logs.
  • Collaborate with purchasing on new equipment procurement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in cutting-edge technology and innovation with SpaceX.
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
  • Possibility to work on impactful projects within the aerospace industry.
  • Collaboration with highly skilled engineering teams.
  • Potential for career growth in a pioneering company.
Full Job Description
SR. DATA CENTER ADMINISTRATOR

SpaceX is looking for a Sr. 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 3+ years of data center experience; OR 5+ 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)
  • Ability to pass DOD background check for launch site access.
  • Ability to drive (active valid drivers' license).


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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates
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