Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Data Center Administrator to design, deploy, and manage its data center infrastructure. The role focuses on server, network, and power systems, requiring hands-on experience with various hardware architectures and a commitment to high data quality, availability, and security.

You will collaborate with the team to implement improved data center operations. The ideal candidate has a STEM degree with 1+ year data center experience or 3+ years without a degree, plus experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 1+ year data center experience, or 3+ years of data center experience in lieu of a degree.
• Professional experience in a data center or with IT hardware.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, and CCNP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve operational, infrastructure or hardware incidents across multiple data centers.
• Manage lifecycle of data center hardware from deployment to decommission.
• Rack and cable data center equipment.
• Track physical storage of data center equipment.
• Perform quality assurance testing and resolve recurring issues.
• Schedule and track hardware maintenance tasks.
• Update port maps, rack layouts, and procedures.
• Monitor environmental, power and cooling systems for optimal server operation.
• Run hardware diagnostics and replace failing parts in a timely manner.
• Upgrade CPUs, memory and storage.
• Setup and operate Linux and Windows servers.
• Document processes and keep event logs.
• Collaborate with purchasing on equipment procurement.

Skills

Data center experience

IT hardware knowledge

Linux & Windows administration

Analytical troubleshooting

Vendor hardware architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

HPE iLO

Cisco CIMC

Dell iDRAC

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Data Center Administrator to design, deploy, and manage its data center infrastructure. The role focuses on server, network, and power systems, requiring hands-on experience with various hardware architectures and a commitment to high data quality, availability, and security.

You will collaborate with the team to implement improved data center operations. The ideal candidate has a STEM degree with 1+ year data center experience or 3+ years without a degree, plus experience