Data Center Administrator

Starbase, TX · 1+ years experience · Posted Sep 21, 2026

At a glance

SpaceX is looking for a data center administrator to help build and manage data center infrastructure.
Responsibilities include the proficient installation and management of server, network, and power systems in data centers, adhering to best practices to ensure optimal performance.

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.

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.