Server Virtualization Platform Operations Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company

Infrastructure Operations Engineer maintaining critical VMware ESX-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service capabilities. Collaborate on system stability, automate tasks, and utilize AI for workflow efficiency.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,500 - $151,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in VMware ESX and IaaS capabilities, with a strong focus on AI-enabled automation tools to enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to mentor and lead global teams while ensuring high availability and reliability of multi-datacenter operations.

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VMware ESX / Platform EngineeringAI-Enabled Automation ToolsAutomated Infrastructure AvailabilityNetworking Concepts (VLANs, Trunking)VMware Networking Components (vDS)

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Hard Skills

VMware ESXIaaS CapabilitiesAI Automation ToolsAutomated Infrastructure ResiliencyVirtualized Windows OSVirtualized Linux OSZertoVMware HCXStorage ReplicationDistributed Switches (vDS)

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsMentorshipCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Industry Keywords

Multi-Datacenter OperationsOperational Tasks AutomationHigh AvailabilityGlobal OperationsEnterprise Scale

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain system stability, automating operational tasks, and ensuring high availability for critical workloads.
Collaborate with cloud and connectivity organization on VMware ESX-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) capabilities.
Leverage modern AI automation tools to improve efficiency and streamline engineering workflows.
Support multi-datacenter operations, implementing solutions that improve availability and reliability.
Provide mentorship and direction to global Lilly operations SMEs and other platform infrastructure operations SMEs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
4+ years of experience as a VMware ESX / Platform Engineer
Demonstrated experience or exposure to AI-enabled automation tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, or similar), with the ability to apply them in engineering or operational contexts.
Strong hands-on experience with automated infrastructure availability and resiliency (VMWare/vSphere/Storage replication) at enterprise scale along with virtualized Windows or Linux OS platforms.
Technical expertise and leadership to turn ideas and concepts into solutions.
Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills, working across global and diverse teams.
Deep understanding of networking concepts like VLANs and trunking.
Prior experience configuring and leading VMware networking components, including Distributed Switches (vDS), to ensure efficient and secure network communication.
Experience with Zerto and VMware HCX technologies is a plus.
Experience leading operations of a global large-scale ESX infrastructure service.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
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
well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)