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Manager, Data Center Hardware & Infrastructure (TS/SCI)

SpaceX· Information Technology - Corporate
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Hawthorne, CA$165k - $240kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Technical, hands-on Manager responsible for design, deployment, operations, and lifecycle management of data center hardware supporting TS/SCI and enterprise environments across SpaceX sites. Combines team leadership with deep hardware expertise to ensure 24/7 reliability for mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a high-performing team of data center technicians, systems engineers, and infrastructure specialists supporting Hawthorne and all SpaceX sites (including remote/branch locations and future expansions).
  • Own end-to-end data center hardware lifecycle: capacity planning, procurement, rack/stack, cabling, power distribution, cooling (air and liquid), high-density compute (GPU/AI clusters), storage arrays, and networking gear.
  • Establish and enforce hardware standards, configuration baselines, and operational procedures aligned with DISA STIG, NIST, ICD 705, and SpaceX security requirements for TS/SCI environments.
  • Drive high-availability operations: monitoring, incident response, change management, preventive maintenance, and rapid recovery for classified and unclassified data center environments.
  • Partner with network, security, facilities, and compute teams on power, cooling, cabling, and interconnect design for new builds and expansions (including modular and hyperscale approaches).
  • Manage vendor relationships, hardware roadmaps, spares strategy, and budget for data center infrastructure across sites.
  • Implement DCIM tools, telemetry, and automation for capacity, environmental, and asset tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with physical security, TEMPEST, and SCIF/SAPF requirements for classified hardware environments.
  • Hire, develop, and retain talent; set clear expectations, conduct performance management, and foster a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and urgency.
  • Travel as needed to SpaceX sites to support stand-ups, audits, and major incidents (estimated 10–25%).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience leading technical teams in data center, infrastructure, or IT operations roles, OR 7+ years of experience leading technical teams in data center, infrastructure, or IT operations roles.
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise or hyperscale data center operations, hardware infrastructure, or critical facilities (power, cooling, compute, storage).
  • Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance.

Skills

Required:Data center operations leadership

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 10% differential for active clearance (up to $20,000 annually)
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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