Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

The Role:

This role is an exciting opportunity to be a critical part of the talent engine fueling a high-growth organization that is transforming the biotech industry. We are seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with experience in designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in AWS, infrastructure automation, and hybrid datacenter operations, with a passion for delivering infrastructure as code and driving continuous improvement.

Heres What Youll Do:

Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure Design, Implementation & Operations

• Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure with a strong emphasis on scalability, resiliency, and security.

• Support hybrid environments, integrating on-premise infrastructure with public cloud platforms.

• Perform advanced OS-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis across Linux and Windows environments.

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

• Drive automation of infrastructure and operations using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and Ansible.

• Develop and maintain scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate operational tasks and configuration management.

• Promote Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) best practices to ensure consistent, repeatable, and auditable infrastructure provisioning.

Observability & Operational Excellence

• Integrate and manage observability tools (monitoring, logging, alerting) to ensure optimal performance and uptime.

• Partner with security and compliance teams to embed security controls and ensure adherence to industry frameworks and best practices.

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows to enable rapid, safe, and repeatable infrastructure changes.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support

• Interface with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable infrastructure solutions.

• Support global application, engineering, and manufacturing teams with infrastructure services and best practices.

• Lead infrastructure incident resolution efforts, root cause analysis (RCA), and detailed post-mortem reviews.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Develop and maintain up-to-date infrastructure documentation, including architectural diagrams, operational runbooks, and configuration standards.

• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing by mentoring peers and documenting lessons learned from operational experiences.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications):

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with a focus on AWS and hybrid datacenter environments.

• Deep expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or Ansible.

• Proficient in scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and configuration management.

• Strong foundation in networking concepts, server/storage systems, and infrastructure protocols (DNS, NFS, LDAP, etc.).

• Demonstrated experience in designing and operating resilient, secure, and scalable systems.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):

• AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer.

• Experience in container orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Exposure to GxP compliance frameworks and ability to quickly adopt best practices for regulated environments.

• Prior experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a proactive, customer-first mindset.

• Strong project management capabilities and ability to independently drive infrastructure initiatives.

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

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investment opportunities
• 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.

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.

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

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 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 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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