Manager, Data Center Hardware & Infrastructure (TS/SCI)
Core
Build, lead, and scale a team responsible for the design, deployment, operations, and lifecycle management of data center hardware supporting classified (TS/SCI) and enterprise environments across all SpaceX sites.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC manager of data center hardware & infrastructure
Builds
Mission-critical data center hardware and infrastructure for classified and enterprise environments
Domain
Defense & National Security / Data Center Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Data center lifecycle management, high-density GPU cluster optimization, power and cooling systems, hardware standards enforcement, team leadership, vendor management, DCIM tools implementation, physical security compliance
Preferred skills
Hyperscale data center operations, classified environment support (SCI/SAPF), liquid cooling technologies, high-performance networking (InfiniBand), enterprise storage platforms, virtualization technologies
Technologies
InfiniBand, 400G/800G Ethernet, VMware, KVM, NetApp, Pure, Dell/EMC, DCIM platforms
Responsibilities
Lead a high-performing team of technicians and engineers; own end-to-end hardware lifecycle from capacity planning to decommissioning; establish and enforce hardware standards and operational procedures; drive high-availability operations and incident response; partner with cross-functional teams on new builds and expansions; manage vendor relationships and budget; implement automation and telemetry tools; ensure compliance with physical security and classified environment requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership