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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
As a Data Center Administrator at SpaceX, you will be responsible for the installation and management of server, network, and power systems in data centers. Your day-to-day tasks will include resolving hardware incidents, managing the lifecycle of data center hardware, performing quality assurance testing, and monitoring environmental conditions to ensure optimal performance. You will also collaborate with your team to develop strategies for improved data center operations.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- 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
Nice to have
- Certifications related to IT infrastructure such as CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, and CCNP
- Experience with data center infrastructure management (DCIM)
- 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
What you get
- Pay range from $95,000.00 to $155,000.00 depending on level and experience
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock or cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- No specific mention of modern technologies or tools used in the data center
- The role may involve physically demanding tasks such as racking and cabling equipment
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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