The Role

Moderna is expanding our footprint to deliver the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines. Our technology hub server team is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and support

We are seeking experienced engineers who embody the Moderna Mindsets and want to help transform patients’ lives by building reliable, secure, and scalable systems.

Here’s What You Will Do

• Serve as a technical owner for enterprise Linux systems (Amazon Linux, Ubuntu, RHEL) across on-premises and cloud environments (VMware, AWS, Azure).

• Design, install, configure, and maintain Linux systems supporting research and production operations.

• Conduct root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting for system, network, and authentication issues.

• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance through configuration management and proactive monitoring

• Automate infrastructure operations using shell scripting, Ansible, Python, Terraform, or other IaC tools

• Integrate Linux systems with Active Directory (realmd, sssd, winbind); configure Kerberos, LDAP, NSS, and PAM; manage SPNs, keytabs, and TLS/SSL certificates.

• Support containerized environments leveraging Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.

• Implement and maintain storage solutions (LVM, iSCSI, NFS) with a focus on performance and resilience.

• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with Moderna’s security and incident response software suite.

• Contribute to monitoring and observability efforts using tools such as Prometheus, Dynatrace, or Splunk.

• Develop server and application implementation plans, custom scripts, and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.

• Maintain accurate documentation, diagrams, and system inventories.

• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to escalated support incidents.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3–5 years of professional experience supporting Linux in a mixed OS environment

• Strong understanding of multiple Linux distros including all core services/daemons

• Proven ability to troubleshoot system, network, and performance issues.

• Experience with patch management process and tooling, endpoint protection, compliance and server hardening.

• Familiarity with hybrid multi-cloud environments and virtualization technologies.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills, including working across global teams.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Linux certifications such as RHCSA/RHCE, LFCS/LFCE, or LPIC.

• Industry certifications: AWS, CISSP, CISM, ITIL.

• Experience in regulated or security-sensitive environments (e.g., GxP, DISA-STIG, CIS, PCI).

• Ability to work independently, develop long term strategic Infrastructure enterprise goals.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs

• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support

• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown

• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law.Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. 

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