Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer
Moderna
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Fitness support
- Mental health support
- Family planning benefits
- Paid time off
- Volunteer days
- Sabbatical
- Global recharge days
- Savings and investments
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.