Linux Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being resources

Family planning benefits

Generous paid time off

Savings and investments

Location-specific perks

Job summary

Moderna is expanding its technology hub server team to design, implement, and support a multi-distro Linux environment. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, automation, and secure, scalable systems across on-premises and cloud setups.

As a technical owner, you will automate operations, manage identity and security configurations, and collaborate with cybersecurity across global teams. Moderna offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical owner for enterprise Linux systems across on-premises and cloud environments.
• 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; configure Kerberos, LDAP, NSS, and PAM; manage TLS/SSL certificates.
• Support containerized environments leveraging Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
• Implement and maintain storage solutions (LVM, iSCSI, NFS).
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with Moderna’s security suite.
• Contribute to monitoring and observability with Prometheus, Dynatrace, or Splunk.
• Develop server and application implementation plans, scripts, and testing procedures.
• Maintain documentation, diagrams, and system inventories.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to escalated incidents.

Skills

Enterprise Linux

Troubleshooting

Automation

Ansible

Python

Terraform

Kubernetes

Cloud & virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

AWS

VMware

Realmd/sssd

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

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

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. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, we would welcome your application. 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.