Principal 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.

Moderna is committed to enhancing Australia's biotech landscape through a long-term partnership that focuses on strengthening pandemic resilience. Our Melbourne-based large-scale mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will be a cornerstone in Australia's ability to respond to future health threats efficiently. This collaboration not only brings cutting-edge medical technology to the forefront but also emphasizes job creation and local talent development. We're inviting visionary professionals to be part of this transformative journey, making a tangible impact on global health security.

This role is an exciting opportunity to be a critical part of the talent engine fueling a high-growth organization that is radically changing the biotech industry. We are seeking a Principal Site Network Engineer with experience in implementing and maintaining a global network. The individual must have a proven track record in delivering hybrid terrestrial/cloud solutions that are functional, secure, scalable, and reliable. The ideal candidate will have worked in the Life Sciences industry and understand the complexities of running globally dispersed regulated system

Here's What You’ll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Implement and manage the network infrastructure (routing, switching, firewalls, VPN gateways, etc.) to support highly available manufacturing sites in a hybrid cloud environment

• Work closely with hardware vendors, service providers, and telecom vendors to resolve technical issues related to the corporate LAN/WAN infrastructure

• Ensure all appropriate network management controls, standards, and policies for the environment are defined, current, and well-documented

• Install, configure, and support networking and security equipment from a wide range of industry-leading vendors, including Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto Networks

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Define, evaluate, and approve design and configuration changes

• Work with our network MSP to ensure they proactively monitor and report on overall network service performance and take action to correct deficiencies in monitoring and controlling the quality of individual network services

• Provide regional oversight of all IDF/MDF spaces (access management, adherence to standards, etc.)

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including network design diagrams and operational procedures

• Interface with other departments to assess network needs, recommend, plan, and implement solutions in support of various business initiatives

• Own our IT infrastructure to troubleshoot and debug run-time issues

• Provide L3/L4 escalation support

• Ability to travel (both regionally and internationally) as required for new site build support

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

• Digitize everywhere possible: This role requires leveraging the power of digital information to maximize the impact on patients, ensuring network infrastructure is seamlessly integrated with our digital strategies.

• Act with urgency: As a critical part of the team, rapid implementation and response to network issues are essential to maintaining our high standards of operational excellence.

• Pursue options in parallel: Developing and maintaining network solutions in a complex and dynamic environment will involve exploring multiple avenues simultaneously to find the best paths forward.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of experience in corporate network design and administration

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Informational Technology or a related field; a combination of education and experience will be considered

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Master’s degree preferred

• Extensive experience with Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto and Infoblox

• Working knowledge of Cisco SD-WAN, ISE, Umbrella and DNA

• Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.)

• Knowledge of wireless technologies

• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills

• Experience writing process requirements, technical design documents and standard operating procedures

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or healthcare setting

• Working knowledge of relevant GxP concepts, guidelines and regulations as they relate to systems qualification and application validation

• A passion for assessing emerging technologies and staying abreast of industry trends

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic fast-paced environment and work in an Agile development framework

• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with end-users, peers and external vendors

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

• 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, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• 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, 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.

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 modernatx.com/careers 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 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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations 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 [email protected].

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