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Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer

ModernaTX


Job Location:

Seattle, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 130800 - 209400
Posted: 25 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Modernas mission of delivering mRNA medicines by leading the design build and optimization of automation solutions across cloud hybrid and network infrastructure. Youll 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.

Heres What Youll 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.

Heres What Youll Need (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelors 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.

Heres What Youll 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. Thats why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat 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 $130800.00 - $209400.00. 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 individuals 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 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 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 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 .


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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Senior IC


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