Data Center Administrator at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA

Summary: SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company, and they are seeking a Data Center Administrator to help manage their data center infrastructure. The role involves installation, management of server and network systems, and ensuring optimal performance and data quality across the enterprise. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 - 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 - Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed (to respond to network and server errors after hours) Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Server Management Tools - HPE iLO, Server Management Tools - Cisco CIMC, Server Management Tools - Dell iDRAC, Linux System Administration, Windows System Administration, Data Center Hardware Lifecycle Management, Power and Cooling Systems Management, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, CCNP, Hardware Diagnostics and Maintenance Benefits: Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, Potential discretionary bonuses, The ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, Short and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy