Platform Operations Engineer

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

BioSpace is looking for a Platform Operations Engineer to enhance infrastructure operations using AI & Automation within their healthcare-focused organization. This mid-senior level role supports cloud environments and seeks candidates with strong technical skills and operational experience. Join a global leader in improving lives through innovative solutions!

Benefits

401(k) plan

Health coverage

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Flexible spending account

Pension

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years of experience as a Platform Operations Engineer.
• Certifications in Windows Server, Linux, or Cloud services are a plus.
• Experience with ITIL processes and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system stability and automate operational tasks.
• Lead cross-platform change coordination and improve reliability.
• Coordinate change processes with minimal impact.

Skills

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Automation

Cloud Infrastructure

Scripting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Splunk

ServiceNow

Job description

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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 work worldwide to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those in need, improve disease understanding and management, and give back through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize our work and put people first. We’re looking for dedicated individuals to make life better globally.

Come help us unlock the power of Infrastructure Operations through AI & Automation!

The Cloud and Connectivity organization is seeking multiple Platform Operations Engineers to support enterprise Infrastructure and Cloud environments. Ideal candidates will maintain system stability, automate operational tasks, and ensure high availability for critical workloads, combining technical expertise with proactive problem-solving and operational excellence.

This role involves working with the latest public and private cloud IaaS services. Objectives include developing robust incident response capabilities, reducing effort in incident management, leading cross-platform change coordination, and improving infrastructure reliability through innovative design and observability. Mentorship and collaboration with global SMEs are also key responsibilities.

How You’ll Succeed

• Be Bold: Drive Infrastructure Operations to eliminate recurring problems using AI OPS, Event Driven Automation, and Observability.
• Be Fast: Accelerate initiatives like Infrastructure AI OPS automation, cloud IaaS management, and infrastructure as code.
• Be Proactive: Transform operations with predictive, automated AI & Observability capabilities.
• Be Your Best: Use your infrastructure skills to support Lilly’s technology strategy and AI OPS journey.

What You Should Bring

• Technical leadership to translate ideas into operational solutions.
• Certifications in Windows Server, Linux, Dell SAN, or Cloud (Azure/AWS) are a plus; we support development if needed.
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure solutions across global locations.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and system administration experience with automated infrastructure resilience.
• Knowledge of configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, agile solutions in teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills across diverse teams.
• Basic understanding of Cloud Infrastructure services.
• Experience with ITIL processes and ServiceNow.
• Experience handling critical incidents and root cause analysis.
• Ability to coordinate change processes with minimal impact.
• Skills in scripting and automation to improve efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate with development, network, and security teams.
• Documentation skills and ability to train team members.
• Proficiency with monitoring tools like Splunk.
• Experience managing global large-scale infrastructure operations.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4-7+ years of experience as a Platform Operations Engineer.

Additional Information

• Onsite in Indianapolis, IN (relocation required).
• Shift hours: 11:00am – 8:00pm EST / 12:00-9:00pm EDT.
• Shifts: Monday to Friday or Thursday to Monday.
• Travel less than 5%.

Lilly supports individuals with disabilities in the hiring process. For accommodations, please complete the workplace accommodation request form. Lilly is an EEO employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Compensation ranges from $63,750 to $145,200, depending on experience and location. Benefits include a 401(k), pension, health coverage, flexible spending, life insurance, and wellness programs. Compensation practices may change at Lilly’s discretion.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

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