Data Center Administrator

SpaceX

Redmond, WA

Full Time

Posted September 4, 2026

$95k - $125k

Power Generation

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Job Description

SpaceX is looking for a data center administrator to help us build and manage our data center infrastructure.

Key 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed (to respond to network and server errors after hours).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 1: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 Level 2: $115,000.00 - $155,000.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
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 .