Mission-Critical Data Center Engineer

InvestedintheMission; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Data Center Administrator to build and manage its data center infrastructure. The role involves installing and operating server, network, and power systems across multiple data centers, adhering to best practices to ensure performance, security, and availability.

Candidates should have a STEM degree or equivalent data center experience, plus familiarity with Linux and Windows servers and vendor tools such as HPE iLO, Cisco CIMC, and Dell iDRAC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or 3+ years of data center experience.
• Professional experience working 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 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.

Skills

Data center ops

Linux

Windows Server

Hardware troubleshooting

IT hardware experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

3+ years data center experience in lieu of degree

Tools

HPE iLO

Cisco CIMC

Dell iDRAC

DCIM tools

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Data Center Administrator to build and manage its data center infrastructure. The role involves installing and operating server, network, and power systems across multiple data centers, adhering to best practices to ensure performance, security, and availability.

Candidates should have a STEM degree or equivalent data center experience, plus familiarity with Linux and Windows servers and vendor tools such as HPE iLO, Cisco CIMC, and Dell iDRAC.