Data Center Administrator
SpaceX
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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $116,618–$205,200 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $110k versus about $161k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
SpaceX currently has 851 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$165,000 across 590 roles with salary data.
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The Data Center Administrator joins the infrastructure team to build and manage critical data center infrastructure. This role involves the proficient installation, management, and decommissioning of server, network, and power systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include physically racking and cabling equipment, performing quality assurance testing, monitoring environmental conditions like cooling and power, and resolving hardware incidents. The administrator will also upgrade internal components, update port maps, and maintain operational procedures. Key technical requirements include experience with Linux and Windows OS system administration, various hardware architectures, and server management tools such as HPE iLO, Cisco CIMC, and Dell iDRAC. Candidates should possess skills in data center infrastructure management (DCIM) and power capacity planning to ensure high data quality, availability, and security across the enterprise.
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