Eli Lilly and Company

Linux Platform Operations Engineer

Join Eli Lilly in Indianapolis as a Linux Platform Operations Engineer. Leverage ServiceNow for ITIL processes, manage Linux servers, and automate with Ansible. Benefits include a comprehensive package and performance bonuses.

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Direct Hire
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Mid-Level
ServiceNow Role Type:
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System Administrator
ServiceNow Modules:
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Change Management
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Discovery
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IT Service Management
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Problem Management
ServiceNow Certifications (nice to have):
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Certified Implementation Specialist - Discovery
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Certified System Administrator

Job description

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April 9, 2025

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Requirements

  • Linux Server & OpenShift Management experience.
  • Ability to lead and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES).
  • Experience with RedHat, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Containerized platforms/solutions.
  • Proven ability to handle VMware Vsphere, Linux-based VMs, and physical server management (HP, DELL, IBM).
  • Experience configuring and maintaining Linux network services (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, TCP/IP).
  • Ability to turn ideas and concepts into operation solutions.
  • Linux, Dell SAN storage or Cloud certifications are a bonus, or we are willing to help you develop.
  • Demonstrated experience in automation and scripting to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • Experience developing and maintain Ansible playbooks for automation of system configurations and deployments.
  • Experience writing Bash/Python scripts for system management and automation.
  • Prior experience using Ansible Tower/AWX for centralized automation.
  • Prior experience following ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management processes using ServiceNow.
  • Experience addressing critical incidents and conducting detailed root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences.
  • Ability to coordinate change process, ensuring minimal impact to production environments.
  • Technical leadership supporting enterprise grade infrastructure solutions and leading the deployment at multiple global locations.
  • Strong hands-on experience performing troubleshooting and Linux system administration with automated infrastructure availability and resiliency at enterprise scale up to the AI/ML frameworks.
  • Consistent track record of high quality, agile focused, team-based solution delivery.
  • Experience in Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, AWS and Azure environments.
  • Redhat Satellite patch management tools experience.
  • Experience handling GPFS clusters.
  • Knowledge of Centrify or similar authentication management tools.
  • Experience in a regulated or healthcare environment.
  • Proficient in using monitoring tools such as Splunk or similar platforms.
  • Experience leading a global large-scale Infrastructure project.
  • Experience with cloud IaaS a plus.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).
  • Company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)

Requirements Summary

4 to 7 years of experience as a Linux OS/ Platform Engineer, Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related technical field, Linux Server & OpenShift Management experience