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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nDATA CENTER ADMINISTRATOR\nSpaceX is looking for a 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 optimal performance. The ideal candidate has experience working with various types of hardware architectures and understands the strengths of each. You will also carry out performance-tuning and quality assurance operations on critical infrastructure components to ensure high level of data quality, availability, and security across the enterprise. In fulfilling this role, you will be expected to collaborate with the team to develop and implement strategies for improved data center operations. \nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nResolve operational, infrastructure or hardware incidents in multiple data centers.\nManage complete lifecycle for data center hardware, including deployment, operation, and decommission.\nPhysically rack and cable data center equipment.\nTrack and logically organize the physical storage of incoming data center equipment.\nPerform quality assurance testing and resolve recurring issues.\nSchedule and track hardware maintenance tasks.\nUpdate port maps and rack layouts and create operational procedures.\nMonitor the environmental conditions and power/cooling systems of a data center to ensure they are optimum for servers, switches, storage arrays, and other devices.\nRun hardware diagnostics and replace failing parts in a timely manner.\nUpgrade internal system components, including CPUs, memory, and storage.\nSetup and operate common Linux and Windows servers.\nDocument processes and keep event logs.\nWork with the purchasing department on the procurement of new data center equipment.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor’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.\nProfessional experience working in a data center or with IT hardware.\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nCertifications related to IT infrastructure such as CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, and CCNP.\nExperience with data center infrastructure management (DCIM), including tools to monitor, measure, manage, and/or control data center utilization.\nIn-depth knowledge of data center environments, servers, and network equipment.\nExtensive experience in installing, monitoring, and maintaining data center equipment.\nLinux and Windows OS system administration experience.\nPower and data center cooling capacity planning experience.\nExceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills.\nExperience working with multiple vendor hardware architectures.\nExperience working with server management tools such as HPE iLO, Cisco CIMC and Dell iDRAC.\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nWillingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed (to respond to network and server errors after hours).\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nPay Range:\nLevel 1: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00\nLevel 2: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00\nYour 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.\nBase 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 accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.\nITAR REQUIREMENTS:\nTo 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. 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