← All roles

Data Center Administrator

SpaceX· Information Technology - Corporate
Apply on company site
Hawthorne, CA$95k - $115kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Data Center Administrator responsible for building and managing SpaceX data center infrastructure, including server, network, and power systems; perform installation, operation, tuning, QA, and collaboration to improve 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.

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.

Skills

Nice to have:IT infrastructure certifications (e.g., CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, CCNP)DCIM toolsData center environments, servers, and network equipmentLinux and Windows OS administrationPower and cooling capacity planningAnalytical and troubleshooting skillsVendor hardware architecturesServer management tools (HPE iLO, Cisco CIMC, Dell iDRAC)

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or cash bonuses) and potential discretionary bonuses.
  • Company stock options or stock purchase plan.
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks.
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick leave as per company policy.
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About SpaceX

defense-aero-and-safetysetter-30setter-30-2026-q1wing-list-2026wing-list-2026-giga-stage
Company profileWebsite

More open roles at SpaceX