Linux Engineer

Moderna Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus potential

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Linux systems engineer to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise Linux environments across on‑premises and cloud platforms. You will troubleshoot complex issues, automate operations, and collaborate with global teams to ensure secure, scalable infrastructure supporting research and production.

You will work with Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Terraform, while integrating with Active Directory and managing certificate services, with on‑call

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 and core services/daemons.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot system, network, and performance issues.
• Experience with patch management, endpoint protection, compliance and server hardening.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical owner for enterprise Linux systems across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Design, install, configure, and maintain Linux systems for research and production.
• Root-cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting for system, network, and authentication issues.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance through configuration management and monitoring.
• Automate infrastructure operations using shell scripting, Ansible, Python, Terraform, or other IaC tools.
• Support containerized environments with Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
• Integrate Linux systems with Active Directory; configure Kerberos, LDAP, NSS, and PAM; manage TLS/SSL certificates.
• Develop implementation plans, scripts, and testing procedures; maintain documentation.

Skills

Linux system administration

Troubleshooting

Automation

Documentation

On-call experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Ansible

Python

Terraform

Realmd/sssd/winbind

Kerberos/LDAP/NSS/PAM

Job description

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 of the server environments supporting our research and pharmaceutical production. This role requires deep expertise in engineering and supporting a multi-distro enterprise Linux environment. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical expert who excels in troubleshooting, automation, and system optimization to ensure stability, scalability, and security across enterprise systems. 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

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 $109,200.00 - $174,600.00. 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 individual’s 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.

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.

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 [e-mail].

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 applicant’s 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.

Our Mission and Vision

At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells. We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission. Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients. Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today.

Third Party Staffing Agencies

Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company's personnel representative by calling 617‑460‑9346 or emailing [e-mail] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.