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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.

Your Basic Requirements:

• At least a High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 5 years of experience administering enterprise messaging or data movement platforms.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with IBM MQ administration.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, now or in the future including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid role located at Corporate Center in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Work Schedule: Tues, Wed, Thurs onsite; Mon, Fri remote
• Coverage hours 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EST with Evening and Weekend on call hours on rotation
• Relocation benefits eligible
• Less than 5% travel.

What You Should Bring:

• Deep expertise in administering the IBM Integration Suite, particularly IBM MQ (including MQFTE) and ideally IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).
• Hands-on experience with managed file transfer (MFT) solutions and high-speed transfer platforms (e.g., Aspera).
• Knowledge 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.
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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$64,500 - $158,400
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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