Data Center Administrator

Starlink; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Data Center Administrator to join our infrastructure team in Memphis. You will install, manage, and optimize server, network, and power systems across data centers, following best practices to ensure availability and security.

Responsibilities include rack and cabling, hardware lifecycle management, QA testing, environmental monitoring, and collaboration with purchasing. The role requires a STEM degree or equivalent experience, and knowledge of Linux/Windows and vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of data center experience or 3+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Professional experience in data center or IT hardware.

Responsibilities

• Resolve operational, infrastructure or hardware incidents across data centers.
• Manage complete hardware lifecycle from deployment to decommission.
• Rack and cable data center equipment.
• Logically organize physical storage for incoming equipment.
• Perform QA testing and resolve recurring issues.
• Schedule and track hardware maintenance tasks.
• Update port maps, rack layouts and procedures.
• Monitor environmental conditions and power/cooling systems.
• Run diagnostics and replace failing parts promptly.
• Upgrade internal system components (CPUs, memory, storage).
• Set up and operate Linux and Windows servers.
• Document processes and keep event logs.
• Collaborate with purchasing on data center equipment procurement.

Skills

Data center operations

Linux administration

Windows administration

Troubleshooting

Hardware lifecycle management

Vendor hardware experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

HPE iLO

Cisco CIMC

Dell iDRAC

DCIM tools

Job description

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).

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 Aff… or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].