Windows Server Platform Operations Engineer – Technical Pathways Program

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,881 - 56,302; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Time off

Well-being programs

Job summary

A leading innovative company in Indianapolis is seeking multiple Windows Server Platform Operations Engineers for an intensive professional development program. Candidates should have extensive server operations experience and expertise in Windows Server environments. This role offers a chance to work on critical infrastructure projects and develop automation skills with AI technologies. Benefits include competitive pay, training, and comprehensive health packages.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Windows Server / Platform Engineer.
• Ability to resolve OS and hardware issues.
• Experience with ITIL-based incident management.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead enterprise Windows Server environments.
• Maintain system stability and automate operational tasks.
• Coordinate change processes with minimal production impact.

Skills

Server operations experience

Expertise in Windows Server

Automation and scripting

Patch management

Monitoring server performance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows Server

Ansible

ServiceNow

PowerShell

VMware vCenter

Job description

Windows Server Platform Operations Engineer – Technical Pathways Program

The Technical Pathways Program is a 13-18-month intensive fixed duration (FDE) professional development program for individuals without a 4-year degree. The apprentice receives formal training, on-the-job learning, and mentoring in a key functional area to be equipped to compete for a Lilly position after completion. Tech@Lilly Technical Pathways apprentices will complete IT certifications relevant to the job, paid for by Lilly, as part of the program. Join us in revolutionizing Infrastructure Operations with AI and Automation. The Cloud and Connectivity organization is actively looking for multiple Windows Server Platform Operations Engineers to join them.

What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking multiple Windows Server Platform Operations Engineers with 3+ years of experience to support and lead enterprise Windows Server environments. The role focuses on maintaining system stability, automating operational tasks, and ensuring high availability for critical workloads. You will work with the latest Public and Private cloud IaaS services. The goal is to improve infrastructure availability and reliability through repeatable patterns, new architectural designs, and improvements in observability to prevent outages. You will partner with Lilly operations SMEs and other platform infrastructure operations SMEs to deliver daily operations in this area.

How You’ll Succeed

• Be Bold: Drive Infrastructure Operations to avoid repeating the same problem, using AI OPS, Event Driven Automation, and observability.
• Be Fast: Accelerate initiatives in Infrastructure AI OPS automation, cloud IaaS management, and cloud infrastructure as code to enable critical business projects.
• Be Proactive: Transform operations processes with proactive, predictive, and automated AI & Observability capabilities.
• Be Your Best: Bring learning agility and Infrastructure operations/engineering skills to enable Lilly Technology strategy, identify tech opportunities, and accelerate AI OPS journey.

What You Should Bring

• Validated experience in server operations and administration
• Expertise in Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022)
• Experience with patch management, configuration updates, and compliance monitoring
• Ability to resolve OS and hardware issues with support engineers and vendors
• Experience monitoring/optimizing server performance for high availability and stability
• Automation and scripting experience to streamline processes
• Experience developing and running Ansible playbooks for automation
• PowerShell scripting for automating tasks
• Experience using Ansible Tower/AWX for centralized automation
• Experience with ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management using ServiceNow
• Experience addressing critical incidents and conducting root cause analysis
• Ability to coordinate change processes with minimal production impact
• Technical leadership supporting enterprise-grade infrastructure and deployments across global locations
• Hands-on Windows Server administration with automated infrastructure availability and resiliency at enterprise scale
• Track record of agile, team-based solution delivery
• Strong experience with Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, and patch management (WSUS)
• Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vCenter) or cloud-based VMs
• Knowledge of backup solutions
• Expertise in endpoint security OS configurations
• Expertise in Windows Failover Clustering maintenance and troubleshooting
• Experience with server build automation resolutions and problem management
• Basic understanding of cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) and hybrid cloud environments
• Proficient in monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk)

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-6+ years’ experience as a Windows Server / Platform Engineer
• Authorized to work in the United States (Lilly does not anticipate visa sponsorship for this role)

Additional Information

• Onsite role located in Indianapolis, IN (relocation required)
• Expected Shift Hours: 11:00am – 8:00pm EST / 12:00-9:00pm EDT
• Available Shifts: Monday to Friday or Thursday to Monday
• Less than 5% travel

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce. If you require accommodation to submit a resume, please contact Lilly’s workplace accommodation team. Lilly is 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 ERGs provide support networks for employees. Actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skills, and location. Anticipated wage: $12.98 - $40.87 per hour. Full-time employees may be eligible for a company bonus and comprehensive benefits including 401(k), health benefits, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, time off, and well-being programs. Lilly reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits programs.