SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Data Center Technician

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrownsville, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
Professional experience working in a data center environment or with enterprise-grade IT hardware is required.
Certifications related to IT infrastructure, such as CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, CCNA, and CDCMP, are preferred.
Experience with data center infrastructure management (DCIM), including tools to monitor, measure, manage, or control data center utilization, is preferred.
In-depth knowledge of data center environments, servers, and network equipment is preferred.
Extensive experience installing, monitoring, and maintaining data center equipment is preferred.
Strong Linux skills are preferred, including navigating directories and the file system; manipulating files in the Linux shell; configuring user permissions; installing packages and managing software; identifying and applying filesystem types; managing processes using Linux commands; basic troubleshooting and debugging; and Bash or other scripting.
Experience with power and data center cooling capacity planning is preferred.
Experience with multiple vendor hardware architectures is preferred.
Experience with server management tools such as HPE iLO, Cisco CIMC, and Dell iDRAC is preferred.
Willingness and ability to respond to incidents after hours is preferred.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed is required.
Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation is required.
Willingness to travel to other sites for surge support and systems familiarization is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

Monitor and resolve networking, compute, and rack power distribution infrastructure incidents across multiple data centers.
Manage the complete lifecycle of data center hardware, including selection, deployment, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning.
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.
Establish, schedule, and track preventative maintenance procedures.
Update documentation, including interconnect drawings, rack layouts, and operating procedures.
Monitor data center environmental conditions and power and cooling systems to ensure they are optimized for servers, switches, storage arrays, and other devices.
Maintain in-depth quantitative performance and utilization data for detailed reporting and analytics to drive continuous improvement.
Work with the supply chain team and vendors to evaluate, procure, and manage data center equipment inventory.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN

Join SpaceX’s IT Infrastructure team as a Data Center Technician, where you’ll play a critical role in building and maintaining multiple data centers. As a key member of our team, you’ll deploy and maintain the infrastructure that powers our mission critical systems, including servers, networks, HVAC and power systems. The ideal candidate has experience working with various types of hardware architecture and understands the strength of each.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor and resolve networking, compute and rack power distribution infrastructure incidents in multiple data centers
Manage complete lifecycle for data center hardware including selection, deployment, operation, maintenance 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
Establish, schedule and track preventative maintenance procedures
Update documentation, including interconnect drawings, rack layouts and operation procedures
Monitor the environmental conditions and power/cooling systems of a data center to ensure they are optimized for servers, switches, storage arrays, and other devices
Maintain in depth quantitative performance and utilization data for detailed reporting and analytics to drive continuous improvement opportunities
Work with the supply chain team and vendors to evaluate, procure and manage inventory of data center equipment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Professional experience working in a data center environment or with enterprise grade IT hardware

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Certifications related to IT infrastructure such as CompTIA Servier+, CompTIA Network+, CCNA, and CDCMP
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 installing, monitoring, and maintaining data center equipment
Strong Linux skills including:
- Navigating the system’s directories and filing system
- Manipulating files in the Linux shell
- User permission configuration
- Package installation and software management
- Ability to identify and apply different filesystem types
- Using Linux commands for process management
- Basic troubleshooting and debugging
- Bash or other scripting
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 and ability to respond to incidents after hours

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to work overtime hours and weekends as needed
Willing to participate in after-hours on-call rotation
Willing to travel to other sites for surge support and systems familiarization
Ability to lift up to 50lbs

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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