Linux Engineer
Moderna
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Linux certifications such as RHCSA/RHCE, LFCS/LFCE, or LPIC (preferred).
- Industry certifications: AWS, CISSP, CISM, ITIL (preferred).
- Experience in regulated or security-sensitive environments (e.g., GxP, DISA-STIG, CIS, PCI) (preferred).
- Ability to work independently, develop long term strategic Infrastructure enterprise goals (preferred).
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Voluntary Benefits
- Fitness Support
- Mindfulness Support
- Mental Health Support
- Family Planning Benefits
- Fertility Support
- Adoption Support
- Surrogacy Support
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Days
- Sabbatical
- Global Recharge Days
- Year-End Shutdown
- Savings and Investment Programs
- Discretionary Bonus
- Incentive Compensation
- Equity Award
Company overview
Moderna, Inc. is a pioneering American biotechnology and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that has revolutionized the field of medicine through its groundbreaking messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. Founded in 2010, the company has established itself as a global leader in RNA therapeutics, primarily focusing on mRNA vaccines and treatments. Moderna's innovative platform uses mRNA to provide cellular instructions for producing proteins that trigger immune responses, creating a new category of medicines with significant potential to improve patient outcomes across various therapeutic areas. The company gained worldwide recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic for developing one of the earliest and most effective mRNA vaccines, which demonstrated the transformative potential of its technology platform. Beyond infectious diseases, Moderna is advancing a diverse pipeline of 44 treatment and vaccine candidates across infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune conditions. With approximately 5,800 employees and a strong commitment to scientific innovation, Moderna continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities and research initiatives to deliver the greatest possible impact through mRNA medicines.