Linux Server Platform Lead

Location: Indianapolis

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* Job Description:

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* ** Linux Server Platform Lead
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* Location:

Bengaluru, India
* Job Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
* Experience Level:
12+ years.

Job Posting

Title:

** Linux Server Platform Lead
*** Be Bold - You will bring a high learning agility and Infrastructure availability and reliability Engineer skills to help us enable the Lilly Technology strategy, identifying tech opportunities, and accelerate our cloud journey.
* Be Fast - You will accelerate initiatives in areas such as: AI/ML acceleration, Infrastructure AI OPS automation, cloud IaaS management, and cloud infrastructure as code to enable critical business projects.
* Be Proactive - You will have groundbreaking chances to build secure, resilient, and reliable hybrid cloud services using proactive, predictive, and automated capabilities.
* Be Your Best - You will learn about new technologies, AI/ML based HPC, large scale GPU clustering, Infrastructure as Code, and Enterprise Scale Hyper Cloud providers, agile ways of working, and willingness to become an expert.
* Serve as the primary SME for enterprise Linux platforms, defining standards, architectures, and best practices.
* Design, build, configure, and maintain Linux server infrastructure.
* Lead OS lifecycle management, including upgrades and end-of-life planning.
* Perform advanced system administration: installation, configuration, tuning, patching, upgrades, performance management, and troubleshooting (kernel, CPU, memory, storage, networking).
* Implement and manage system monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions.
* Design and support high-availability, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
* Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Experience with Zerto for disaster recovery and business continuity, including Zerto Virtual Manager and Zerto Cloud Appliance.
* Manage GPFS and Pacemaker clusters for high availability.
* Support Linux workloads on AWS, Azure, GCP, and virtualization platforms such as VMware.
* Create and maintain standardized images, templates, AMIs, and cloud-native configurations.
* Advanced knowledge of cloud infrastructure and services (EC2, S3, VPC, Azure VMs, Azure Blob Storage).
* Provide technical guidance and escalation support to operations and application teams.
* Review infrastructure designs and changes for Linux platform impact.
* Mentor and train junior engineers, including knowledge transfer sessions and technical workshops.
* Lead infrastructure projects such as server migrations, upgrades, and deployments.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and implement new technologies or enhancements.
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on platform configuration, projects, and initiatives.
* Manage Red Hat Satellite for patching and system lifecycle management.
* Expertise in Centrify, Red Hat Identify Management or other third-party LDAP integration service for authentication and authorization.
* Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools.
* Experience working in Agile environments, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
* Ensure adherence to organizational security policies and regulatory compliance requirements.
* Maintain and troubleshoot OS-related configurations such as security updates, antivirus solutions, and vulnerability remediation.
* 12+ years of experience managing enterprise-scale Linux Server environments.
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
* Proven experience working as an Infrastructure/Linux Architect.

* Certifications:

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator. Kubernetes/Open Shift certifications preferred.
* Advanced expertise in RHEL, Ubuntu, Open Shift, Kubernetes, Amazon Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
* Proficiency in disaster recovery strategies, high-availability configurations (clustering), and cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, hybrid environments).
* Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Proven leadership and team management experience.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
* Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Knowledge of ITSM tools (e.g., Service Now) and experience in ITIL-based processes.
* Experience working in regulated environments (healthcare, finance, pharmaceuticals).
* Role located in Bengaluru; relocation required.
* Availability to work flexible hours may be required.

At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world.
We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe!
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