Senior Network Engineer

The Role:

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

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

Moderna's 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a critical part of the talent engine fueling a high-growth organization that is transforming the biotech industry. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation, and operation of Moderna's global enterprise network. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in delivering secure, scalable, and highly available networking solutions.

You'll work across security, infrastructure, and application domains to support critical business, manufacturing, and cloud environments. This position offers deep exposure to global operations and the opportunity to integrate Generative AI tools into network automation and operational efficiency strategies.

Here's What You'll Do:

Design, implement, and manage global enterprise-level network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, VPN, and security solutions.

Research and recommend advanced networking hardware and software (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.) and network management tools.

Lead network lifecycle management, from architecture upgrades to decommissioning outdated infrastructure.

Design, build, and optimize multi-cloud network architectures spanning AWS and Azure.

Ensure high availability, performance, and global security compliance across cloud, business-critical, and manufacturing environments.

Collaborate with security teams to enforce and monitor firewall policies, IPS/IDS, and secure VPN configurations.

Drive standards and validate design/configuration changes in line with industry best practices for architecture, performance, and security.

Support daily operational requests across global sites.

Participate in a periodic global on-call rotation as part of the network team's shared responsibility model, ensuring 24/7 availability of critical infrastructure.

Proactively monitor network performance and address bottlenecks or vulnerabilities before they escalate.

Interface with vendors, service providers, and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs.

Provide Tier 3 escalation support, lead root cause analyses (RCA), and maintain incident documentation.

Maintain comprehensive network documentation: architecture diagrams, operational runbooks, and SOPs.

Support site life-cycling: new office builds, expansions, relocations, and decommissions worldwide.

The key Moderna Mindsets you'll need to succeed in the role:

"We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients."

In this role, you'll drive network automation using tools like Python, Ansible, and Terraform. Embracing code-driven infrastructure is essential to scaling operations efficiently and securely.

"We behave like owners. The solutions we're building go beyond any job description."

You will be entrusted with leading Tier 3 support, incident resolution, and lifecycle strategy for global network infrastructure - a responsibility that demands initiative, accountability, and technical leadership across borders.

Here's What You'll Need (Basic Qualifications)

8+ years of experience in network architecture, implementation, and administration within an enterprise environment.

Domain expertise in WAN, LAN, Wireless, DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), VPN, OOB, Network Security - Firewalls, IPS, Secure Access, Network Access Control, Network Monitoring and Alerting, and Capacity Planning.

Strong technical knowledge of Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, Cisco SD-WAN, Meraki and Cisco WLC Wireless, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto Firewalls, Juniper SRX and Infoblox DDI solutions.

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a customer-first approach.

Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare environments is a plus. If no prior GxP experience, the candidate should be capable of quickly learning GxP compliance and implementing best practices in regulated environments.

Demonstrated experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible) to streamline operations and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

Proven project management skills, with the ability to independently drive small to medium-sized networking initiatives.

A passion for emerging network technologies, staying ahead of industry trends, and recommending innovative solutions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear documentation and executive-level reports.

Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent networking credentials are a plus.

Ability to foster strong relationships and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external vendors.

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That's why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you-at 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

We're 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 applicant's 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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