Windows Engineer

The Role

Moderna is expanding our footprint to deliver the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines. Our Cambridge 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 across all core Windows Server roles and features, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and File/Print services.

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.

We are seeking experienced engineers who embody the Moderna Mindsets and want to help transform patients’ lives by building reliable, secure, and scalable systems.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments and build images (2016/2019/2022/2025).

• Perform advanced system troubleshooting and root cause analysis for performance, network, and authentication issues.

• Implement and manage Windows Server security baselines and patch management.

• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of internal platforms.

• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for user and computer configurations.

• Configure and maintain DNS, File and Print, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Windows Failover Clustering, and Certificate Services (ADCS).

• Maintain accurate documentation, diagrams, and system inventories.

• Use Power Shell and automation tools to streamline operational and deployment tasks.

• Develop server and application implementation plans, custom scripts, and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.

• 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 Microsoft Windows Server environments.

• Strong understanding of Windows Server and all associated roles and features

• Proven ability to troubleshoot authentication, replication, network, and performance issues.

• Experience with patch management process and tooling, endpoint protection, and server hardening.

Here’s

What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Microsoft certifications (AZ800/AZ801, SC300, MCSA, MCSE, or equivalent).

• Proven experience in Microsoft System Administration

• Experience working with vCenter and AWS.

• Proficient with Microsoft and third‑party monitoring and management tools

• Experience in regulated environments (GXP, DISA‑STIG, CIS, PCI, etc.)

• Ability to work independently, develop long term strategic Infrastructure enterprise goals.

Pay & Benefits 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 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 investment opportunities to help you plan for the future

• Location‑specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $ - $. 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 individual’s 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

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