Cybersecurity Platform Engineer -Network & Endpoint Security

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

The Cybersecurity Platform Engineer located in Indianapolis, IN is responsible for engineering, deploying, and maintaining the company's network security and endpoint security platforms and services. This role focuses on building robust security infrastructure, including our enterprise browser deployment, to enable secure access across diverse use cases. The position requires deep technical expertise in network and endpoint security technologies, strong automation skills, and the ability to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade security solutions that protect Eli Lilly's critical assets and workforce.

What You Will Do :

Network & Endpoint Security Platform Engineering

Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network security platforms including next-generation firewalls, secure web gateways, and remote access capabilities

Engineer and optimize endpoint security solutions including EDR and endpoint protection platforms

Implement zero-trust architecture components and segmentation strategies across network and endpoint environments

Develop and maintain security policies, rules, and configurations that align with Eli Lilly's security standards and compliance requirements

Enterprise Browser Management & Secure Access

Lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of Eli Lilly's enterprise browser solution

Build and maintain browser-based security controls supporting multiple secure access use cases including :

Secure access to SaaS applications and cloud resources

Data loss prevention and controlled access to sensitive information

Isolated browsing environments for high-risk activities

Integration with identity providers and conditional access policies

Develop automation frameworks for browser policy deployment, configuration management, and version control

Create monitoring and reporting capabilities for browser security posture and usage analytics

Platform Integration & Automation

Implement integrations between network security tools, endpoint platforms, and enterprise logging services for unified security visibility

Develop custom scripts, APIs, and workflows using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate deployment, configuration, and operational tasks

Build Infrastructure-as-Code solutions for reproducible, version-controlled security platform deployments

Create CI / CD pipelines for automated testing, validation, and deployment of security configurations

Operational Excellence & Support

Provide Tier 3 engineering support for troubleshooting complex platform issues and security incidents

Perform capacity planning, performance optimization, and scalability assessments

Drive continuous improvement initiatives through metrics analysis and identification of optimization opportunities

Manage platform upgrades, patching, and maintenance activities with minimal operational disruption

Implement problem management practices and preventive measures to improve platform reliability

Documentation & Collaboration

Create comprehensive technical documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and configuration guides

Provide knowledge transfer and mentorship to security operations team members

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, application security, and compliance

Participate in security architecture reviews and provide subject matter expertise on network and endpoint security

Your Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related technical field

At least 8+ years of experience in engineering, deploying, or administering enterprise network and endpoint security platforms

Proven expertise with network security technologies such as Palo Alto, Zscaler, Island or similar platforms

Hands-on experience with endpoint security solutions including CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Carbon Black, SentinelOne, or equivalent EDR / XDR platforms

Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, PowerShell, and / or Bash

Experience with cloud security in AWS, Azure, and GCP environments

Knowledge of DevOps practices including CI / CD, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible), and version control (Git)

Understanding of identity and access management, zero-trust principles, and secure access architectures

What You Should Bring :

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex technical challenges

Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences

Security certifications such as GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GPEN, or vendor-specific certifications (PCNSE, PCCSE, etc.)

Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or highly regulated industries

Experience with CASB, SASE, or SSE (Security Service Edge) architectures

Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native security

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (

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Lilly is proud to be 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 employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include : Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$64,500 - $184,800

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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