Data Movement Platforms Administrator

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking an experienced Data Movement Platforms Administrator to manage Lilly's core data movement and integration platforms at the Corporate Center in Indianapolis, IN. You will oversee IBM MQ, ACE, Aspera, and Axway B2Bi, ensuring high availability, security, and automation across global data exchanges.

You will build and maintain automation scripts, support data transformations, and partner with internal teams and external partners to optimize data movement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of IBM MQ environment including installation, configuration, patching, upgrades and queues/channels/listeners.

Skills

Automation scripting

Linux & Windows admin

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

IBM MQ

IBM App Connect Enterprise

Aspera

Axway B2Bi

SFTP

AS2/AS3/AS4

Linux

Windows

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work— but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

We are hiring an experienced Data Movement Platforms Administrator to join the Lilly team located at our Corporate Center in Indianapolis, IN. Are you passionate about ensuring the secure and reliable flow of data through enterprise messaging and file transfer systems? Are you energized by leading the full lifecycle of critical integration platforms and automating complex operational tasks? If so, bring YOUR technical expertise to Lilly—where your work helps accelerate scientific discovery, strengthen decision-making, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Come run the critical systems that securely move data across our global enterprise, from real-time messaging to large-scale file transfers!

What You’ll Be Doing

You will serve as a Platform Administrator for Lilly’s core data movement and integration platforms, including IBM MQ, IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), Aspera, and Axway B2Bi. You will lead the administration, maintenance, security, and optimization of these systems that form the backbone of our internal and external data exchange. You will ensure the high availability of our messaging and file transfer services, automate operational tasks, and provide expert support to both internal application teams and external partners, ensuring data moves seamlessly and securely across the organization.

How You’ll Succeed

• Lead the administration of the IBM MQ environment, including installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and management of objects like queues, channels, and listeners.
• Run and support integration flows using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) for data transformation and system connectivity.
• Administer specialized data transfer platforms, including high-speed file transfer solutions (Aspera) and B2B gateways (Axway B2Bi).
• Configure and run secure data exchange with external partners using protocols like SFTP, FASP and AS2/AS3/AS4.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python) to streamline operational tasks, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Implement and run security configurations across platforms, including firewall rules, DMZ setups, SSL/TLS certificates, and key-based authentication.
• Act as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting complex data flow, performance, and connectivity issues, performing deep root cause analysis.
• Lead the platform lifecycle, including planning for upgrades and new deployments.

Additional Information

• Hybrid role located at Corporate Center in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Work Schedule: Tues, Wed, Thurs onsite; Mon, Fri remote
• Coverage hours 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST with weekend on call hours on rotation
• Less than 5% travel.

Your Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience administering enterprise messaging or data movement platforms.
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience with IBM MQ administration.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python.

What You Should Bring

• Deep expertise in administering the IBM Integration Suite, particularly IBM MQ (including MQFTE) and IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).
• Proven experience with managed file transfer (MFT) solutions and high‑speed transfer platforms (e.g., Aspera).
• Expertise in the administration of B2B gateway platforms (e.g., Axway B2Bi) and associated protocols (SFTP, AS2/AS3/AS4).
• Strong proficiency in both Linux and Windows server administration.
• Advanced scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation of operational tasks.
• Demonstrated experience with platform upgrades, configuration, monitoring, and security patching in both Linux and Windows environments.

Organization Overview

Lilly IT builds and maintains capabilities using cutting‑edge technologies to advance our purpose—creating medicines that make life better for people around the world. We hire the best technology professionals from a variety of backgrounds who bring diverse skills, perspectives, and innovative thinking to every part of our business.

Business Function Statement (Global Information & Services Technology)

The Global Information and Services Tech team is at the forefront of digitalization to enable and advance the entire company, delivering increased productivity and best‑in‑class customer experiences. This team provides a robust and sustainable infrastructure and services landscape that powers Lilly’s global workforce and business operations.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

The anticipated wage for this position is $126,000 - $224,400

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a 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). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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