Hybrid Virtualization Engineer

at Eli Lilly and Company

• Job title: Virtualization Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $64,500 - $184,800 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Citrix, Cloud, Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Indianapolis, United States

About the role

• Virtualization Engineer designing and deploying Citrix-based virtualization solutions at Lilly. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support global users and manufacturing operations in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize Citrix-based virtualization solutions supporting both Enterprise users and manufacturing functions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Research & Development, and Cybersecurity
• Oversee operational support activities led by our Managed Service Provider (MSP) to ensure continuity, performance, and compliance across the service
• Collaborate with the Virtualization Technical Lead to architect and implement enhancements to the virtualization service offerings
• Partner with business units to translate operational needs into scalable technical solutions
• Work with MSP to ensure timely resolution of incidents and leverage proactive monitoring through tools such as UberAgent
• Develop automation use cases to streamline Citrix operational processes
• Ensure quality documentation is regularly updated and compliant with Lilly quality standards
• Support project initiatives that enhance virtualization capabilities across the organization by leveraging vendor best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in virtualization engineering
• Expertise in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Workspace, StoreFront, FAS, Provisioning Services (PVS), Profile management (CPM/FSLogix) and Workspace Environment Management (WEM) and Citrix Monitor
• Familiarity with Citrix Cloud Services and hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS)
• Knowledge of profile management, WEM, and monitoring configurations
• Experience working with monitoring tools (e.g., UberAgent) for proactive monitoring
• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation
• Basic understanding of foundation services (e.g., network & authentication fundamentals)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Citrix Certified Associate (CCA-V), Professional (CCP-V), or Expert (CCE-V)) are preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Vacation 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
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)