Linux Engineer

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team thats revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee youll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives.

Modernas commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw Poland a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions meeting the growing demand of Modernas global business operations. Were inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.

This role is part of our Poland-based technology hub and supports the critical infrastructure behind Modernas research and pharmaceutical production systems. As a Linux Systems Engineer youll join a team of experienced professionals responsible for the end-to-end engineering operation and optimization of our Linux server environment. Youll bring hands-on technical expertise in enterprise Linux distributions automation and system integration with a focus on performance availability and security. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to scalable and resilient systems that underpin Modernas mission while also staying close to the latest in automation observability and even generative AI tooling.

Heres What You Will Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Serving as the technical owner of enterprise Linux systems (Amazon Linux Ubuntu RHEL) deployed across on-premises and cloud platforms (VMware AWS Azure).

• Designing configuring and maintaining Linux systems that support both research and production operations.

• Performing root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting across system network and authentication layers.

• Ensuring system performance and availability through proactive monitoring and configuration management.

• Automating infrastructure operations using tools such as shell scripting Ansible Python Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code frameworks.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Integrating Linux systems with Active Directory using tools such as realmd sssd and winbind.

• Configuring Kerberos LDAP NSS PAM TLS/SSL keytabs and SPNs.

• Supporting containerized workloads leveraging Docker Podman and Kubernetes.

• Implementing and maintaining storage solutions including LVM iSCSI and NFS emphasizing performance and resilience.

• Partnering closely with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance and integrate with Modernas security software suite.

• Contributing to observability efforts using Prometheus Dynatrace or Splunk.

• Developing implementation plans test procedures and scripts for operational readiness.

• Maintaining clear documentation diagrams and up-to-date system inventories.

• Participating in on-call rotations and addressing escalated incidents.

The key Moderna Mindsets youll need to succeed in the role:

• We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.
  In this role automation and infrastructure-as-code are not just enhancementsthey are essential. Youll be expected to bring creativity and rigor to digitize and optimize systems that support global R&D and production.

• We obsess over learning. We dont have to be the smartest; we have to learn the fastest.
  Our environment is dynamic and fast-paced and staying at the forefront of Linux innovation automation practices and system observability is key to your success.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 35 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.

Heres What Youll 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.

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

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness nutrition and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off including vacation bank holidays volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savingsandinvestments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010 we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform theinfrastructure 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 peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our 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.

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.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

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 committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons 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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

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 accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment 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 and Adjustments team at .

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