Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer to join our global Infrastructure & Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to support Moderna’s mission of delivering mRNA medicines by leading the design, build, and optimization of automation solutions across cloud, hybrid, and network infrastructure. You’ll collaborate closely with global peers, using Infrastructure-as-Code, Ansible, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform to improve operational consistency, reliability, and speed across enterprise environments.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Automation Platform Operations

• Lead the design, operation, and support of enterprise automation capabilities using Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform.

• Build and improve reusable automation workflows for cloud, on-premises, and network infrastructure operations.

• Troubleshoot complex automation failures across Linux, Windows, API, and network device integrations.

• Plan and execute automation-driven maintenance and compliance activities across supported platforms.

Infrastructure as Code & Configuration Management

• Develop infrastructure automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, Bicep, and Ansible to provision and configure infrastructure.

• Create reusable automation scripts, modules, and playbooks using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or YAML.

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and help mature Infrastructure-as-Code practices across cloud and hybrid environments.

Network Automation & Integration

• Create and support automation for network infrastructure tasks such as configuration, validation, compliance checks, and change execution.

• Integrate automation with network platforms, APIs, source control, inventory systems, and monitoring tools.

Monitoring, Security & Continuous Improvement

• Define and improve logging, reporting, and alerting for automation workflows to support operational visibility.

• Mentor engineers and collaborate with U.S. and global team members on automation standards, documentation, and operational enhancements.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 7+ years in infrastructure automation, cloud operations, network automation, or platform engineering roles.

• Deep hands-on experience with Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling.

• Experience leading automation work across AWS, Azure, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructure environments.

• Strong scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages.

• Strong understanding of Linux/Windows systems, networking fundamentals, APIs, source control, and operational security.

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

• Red Hat, AWS, Azure, Cisco, Terraform, or network automation certifications.

• Experience building or maintaining CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.

• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as GxP, HIPAA, ISO, or NIST.

• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration skills.

• Experience leading infrastructure automation in life sciences or regulated environments is a plus.

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. 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 $130,800.00 - $209,400.00. 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. 

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. 

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.

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