Eli Lilly and Company

Server Virtualization Platform Operations Engineer

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Job Description: VMware ESX Platform Operations Engineer

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Hybrid
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Lilly is a global healthcare leader dedicated to discovering and delivering life-changing medicines. We are seeking a VMware ESX Platform Operations Engineer to join our Cloud and Connectivity organization and contribute to revolutionizing Infrastructure Operations with AI and Automation. This role focuses on supporting and managing enterprise VMware ESX-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) capabilities, both on-premises and in Microsoft Azure.

Requirements

Experience

  • 4+ years of experience in VMware administration and server virtualization.

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of VMware ESX platform.
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) capabilities.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure.
  • Knowledge of multi-datacenter operations.

Soft Skills

  • Proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a multifaceted enterprise environment.
  • Mentorship and direction skills.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain system stability for enterprise VMware ESX-based IaaS capabilities (on-premises and Azure).
  • Automate operational tasks related to infrastructure management.
  • Ensure high availability for critical workloads.
  • Support multi-datacenter operations.
  • Implement solutions to improve availability and reliability.
  • Work with critical infrastructure supporting Lilly Manufacturing and research sites in multi-datacenter stretch clusters.
  • Improve infrastructure availability and reliability through repeatable patterns, AI OPS, Event Driven Automation, and robust Observability.
  • Provide mentorship and direction to global Lilly operations SMEs and other platform infrastructure operations SMEs.
  • Drive Infrastructure Operations to never have to fix the same problem twice through adoption of AI OPS, Event Driven Automation, and robust Observability.
  • Accelerate initiatives in areas such as: Infrastructure AI OPS automation, cloud IaaS management, and cloud infrastructure as code.

Application Instructions

  • Please apply for this position. (Specific application instructions are not provided in the job description.)

Company Information

  • Company: Lilly
  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Headquarters: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Mission: To unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world.

Skills

VMware ESX
Server Virtualization
IaaS
Microsoft Azure
Multi-datacenter operations
Automation
AI OPS
Event Driven Automation
Observability
Proactive problem-solving
Mentorship

Eli Lilly and Company

Develops and delivers prescription medicines globally

About Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering, developing, and delivering medicines to improve health. The company has a long history of scientific achievements, including the creation of insulin, the first life-saving treatment for diabetes. Lilly's operations involve extensive research and development to create new medications and enhance existing ones, ensuring they are safe and effective. Their products are primarily prescription medicines sold to healthcare providers for various medical conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and pain management. What sets Lilly apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to ethical practices and the protection of its products from counterfeiting. The company's goal is to enhance lives through innovative medical solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and ethics.

Indianapolis, IndianaHeadquarters
1876Year Founded
$1,180.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Competition from Novo Nordisk's Ozempic may impact tirzepatide's market share.
Potential construction delays in Indiana could affect GLP-1 drug production timelines.
Regulatory challenges may hinder Kisunla's expansion in new Alzheimer's markets.

Differentiation

Eli Lilly's rich history includes the first life-saving insulin treatment.
Lilly's strategic partnerships enhance its position in neurodegenerative disease treatments.
FDA approval of Zepbound opens new therapeutic markets for sleep disorder treatments.

Upsides

Lilly's $9 billion complex in Indiana boosts GLP-1 drug production capacity.
Kisunla's approval in China expands Lilly's Alzheimer's treatment market in Asia.
Collaboration with EVA Pharma enhances Lilly's reputation as socially responsible.

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