Server Virtualization Operations Engineer

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Indianapolis (IN)

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USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Senior VMware ESX Platform Engineer to support and manage on-premises and Azure-based IaaS capabilities. You will maintain system stability, automate operations with AI-enabled tools, and lead global deployments across multi-datacenter stretch clusters.

The role emphasizes observability, resiliency, and high-availability for critical workloads. We value hands-on expertise with VMware/vSphere, storage replication, and networking (vDS), plus Python, JSON, YAML, ARM, and Git.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
4+ years of experience as VMware ESX / Platform Engineer.
Experience with AI-enabled automation tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or similar.
Authorization to work full-time in the United States; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas.
Experience supporting enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions and leading deployments at multiple global locations.
Strong hands-on experience with VMware/vSphere and storage replication at enterprise scale.
Knowledge of Windows and Linux virtualization.
Proficiency with Python, JSON, YAML, ARM, and Git.
Excellent communication across global teams.
Understanding of networking concepts including VLANs and trunking.
Experience with VMware networking components (vDS).
Experience with Zerto and VMware HCX is a plus.
Ability to work stated shift schedule.
Less than 5% travel.

Responsibilities

Support and manage enterprise VMware ESX-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service capabilities on-premises and in Microsoft Azure
Maintain system stability and high availability for critical workloads
Automate operational tasks using AI-powered coding and automation tools
Maintain critical infrastructure components across multi-datacenter stretch clusters
Implement solutions that improve infrastructure availability and reliability
Improve observability and develop repeatable operational patterns and architectural designs to help prevent outages
Provide mentorship and direction to global Lilly operations and platform infrastructure SMEs
Drive adoption of AIOps, event-driven automation, and robust observability
Accelerate infrastructure AIOps automation, cloud IaaS management, and cloud infrastructure as code initiatives
Transform operations processes through proactive, predictive, and automated AI and observability capabilities
Identify technology opportunities and advance Lilly’s AIOps journey
Optimize, configure, and maintain private cloud infrastructure capabilities
Lead deployment of enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions at multiple global locations
Lead operations of a global large-scale ESX infrastructure service

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware ESX

vSphere

Python

JSON

YAML

ARM

Git

Zerto

VMware HCX

Storage replication

Distributed switches (vDS)

Azure VMware Service

EC2

Azure

Job description

Support and manage enterprise VMware ESX-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service capabilities on-premises and in Microsoft Azure
Maintain system stability and high availability for critical workloads
Automate operational tasks using AI-powered coding and automation tools
Maintain critical infrastructure components across multi-datacenter stretch clusters
Implement solutions that improve infrastructure availability and reliability
Improve observability and develop repeatable operational patterns and architectural designs to help prevent outages
Provide mentorship and direction to global Lilly operations and platform infrastructure SMEs
Drive adoption of AIOps, event-driven automation, and robust observability
Accelerate infrastructure AIOps automation, cloud IaaS management, and cloud infrastructure as code initiatives
Transform operations processes through proactive, predictive, and automated AI and observability capabilities
Identify technology opportunities and advance Lilly’s AIOps journey
Optimize, configure, and maintain private cloud infrastructure capabilities
Lead deployment of enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions at multiple global locations
Lead operations of a global large-scale ESX infrastructure service

Requirements

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 such as Claude Code, Codex, or similar
Authorization to work full-time in the United States; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas
Technical expertise and leadership to turn ideas into solutions
Experience supporting enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions and leading deployments at multiple global locations
Strong hands-on experience with automated infrastructure availability and resiliency, including VMware/vSphere and storage replication, at enterprise scale
Experience with virtualized Windows or Linux operating systems
Knowledge of modern VMware ESX, Azure VMware Service, IaaS cloud services such as EC2 and Azure Compute, and tools/languages including Python, JSON, YAML, ARM, and Git
Ability to optimize, configure, and maintain private cloud infrastructure
Track record of high-quality, agile, team-based solution delivery
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills across global and diverse teams
Deep understanding of networking concepts such as VLANs and trunking
Prior experience configuring and leading VMware networking components, including Distributed Switches (vDS)
Experience with Zerto and VMware HCX technologies is a plus
Experience leading operations of a global large-scale ESX infrastructure service
Ability to work the stated shift schedule and rotating Monday-to-Friday / Thursday-to-Monday shifts
Less than 5% travel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing VMware ESX-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service and cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on automation, observability, and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead global deployments and optimize infrastructure for high availability and reliability.

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