Sr. Data Center Administrator

SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full Time

Posted September 26, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Power Generation

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Job Description

SpaceX is looking for a Sr. 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 opt

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 3+ years of data center experience; OR 5+ 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)
Ability to drive (active valid drivers' license).
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 .