Systems Engineer

The Role
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team thats revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across multiple disease areas. As an employee youll work alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners around the world contributing to innovations that have the potential to improve the lives of millions of patients.

As we continue to grow across our four U.S. locations we are looking for an Infrastructure Support professional to join our Global Infrastructure this role you will provide hands-on on-site IT infrastructure support while collaborating with colleagues worldwide to deliver secure reliable and standardized infrastructure services across Modernas global footprint. You will play a key role in ensuring the availability performance and security of local infrastructure while contributing to global technology initiatives and operational excellence.

Join an IT team that enables biotech innovation. We are seeking a Systems Engineer with experience in compute storage virtualization and infrastructure automation. This role focuses on building resilient scalable and high-performing infrastructure across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments.

Heres What Youll Do
Compute & Virtualization Infrastructure

• Manage virtualization platforms (VMware Red Hat Nutanix).
• Manage Cisco UCS and Dell server platforms.
• Manage and enhance enterprise container platforms such as Red Hat OpenShift enabling containerized workloads platform automation monitoring and lifecycle management while ensuring security scalability and performance.
• Provision monitor and maintain virtual machines across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Apply patches and security updates; ensure platform reliability and performance.
• Automate patching and system updates using configuration management tools such as Anisible.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and application teams.

Monitoring & Configuration Management

• Operate monitoring and automation tools (e.g. Prometheus Grafana Elastic Stack Aria Operations SaltStack Ansible).
• Implement automated configuration and deployment using agent-based or agentless tools.

Storage & Backup Administration

• Administer enterprise storage platforms (Pure Storage NetApp Dell EMC or similar).
• Perform capacity planning performance tuning and routine storage management.
• Support hybrid backup strategies using tools like Veeam Commvault Rubrik or similar.
• Maintain SAN technologies including zoning and connectivity (e.g. Brocade Cisco MDS or similar).

Linux & Automation

• Perform patching and configuration on Linux-based systems.
• Automate updates and compliance tasks using Ansible SaltStack or equivalent.
• Develop automation scripts using Python PowerShell YAML or JSON.

Hybrid Cloud Integration

• Support integration with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP).
• Manage cloud resources via portals and CLI tools.

Incident Response & Operational Support

• Serve as an escalation point for infrastructure incidents.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.
• Document SOPs operational runbooks and recovery procedures.
• Participate in a global 24/7 on-call rotation.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Basic Qualifications)

• 46 years of experience in systems engineering focused on compute virtualization and storage.
• Proficiency with virtualization platforms and automation tools.
• Experience in Linux patching and configuration.
• Familiarity with backup recovery and monitoring systems.
• Familiarity with public cloud infrastructure (AWS Azure or GCP).
• Strong scripting and communication skills.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in regulated environments (e.g. GxP) or willingness to learn compliance frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of storage architectures SAN zoning and performance optimization.
• Industry certifications (e.g. virtualization cloud backup storage solutions).
• Interest in or ability to grow into AI infrastructure support (e.g. SQL APIs).

Our Working Model
As we build our company we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation teamwork and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn contribute and make a meaningful impact.

Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat 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

The salary range for this role is $109200.00 - $174600.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individuals position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills performance and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus other incentive compensation or equity award subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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 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 persons 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 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

Were 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 .

Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such employment is contingent upon the applicants ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens permanent residents asylees or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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