IT Analyst - MQ Architecture and Infrastructure

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 25, 2026

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. Organization Overview: At Lilly, our mission is to make a global difference by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines that help people live longer, healthier, and more active lives. Beyond breakthrough medications, we also support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. As Lilly enters an exciting period of growth, we are investing in new, advanced manufacturing facilities worldwide, featuring cutting-edge technology, automation, and a strong focus on environmental responsibility to expand our reach and capacity. What You’ll Be Doing The Analyst – MQ Architecture & Infrastructure plays a critical role in delivering, maintaining, and supporting manufacturing network security and connectivity. This position supports business objectives by understanding the requirements of Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Cyber Security, and facilitating coordination among these areas to provide secure, compliant, and resilient platforms that underpin both daily operations and long-term modernization initiatives globally. The analyst offers specialized technical leadership in manufacturing network security and connectivity, influences internal IT standards, drives the adoption of emerging technologies, and leads enhancements to existing systems and processes. How You’ll Succeed Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement by engaging with Manufacturing (Site and global), IT (Enterprise Connectivity, Endpoint Management, etc) and Cyber Security Business Partners to deliver business value Subject Matter Expertise: Design and govern firewall policies for manufacturing environments. Perform advanced traffic analysis and remediation for security incidents. Partner with Cybersecurity and Networking teams for investigations and compliance. Address urgent operational issues and customer priorities. Ensure that incident, problem, configuration, and change/release management are all done with alignment and understanding of business need and activities to meet quality and compliance standards. Lead, manage and participate in Manufacturing/Cyber/IT driven projects, understanding business impact, quantifying resources, evaluating technical options and delivering results on time. Leverage an agile mindset and framework for the entire solution lifecycle including designing, implementing, automating, modernizing, maintaining, and optimizing solutions. Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in manufacturing, security and networking technologies to provide valuable insights and recommendations to customers. What You Should Bring Strong understanding of firewall, LAN/WAN, networking, and cybersecurity principles. Familiarity with Palo Alto/Cisco/Belden firewall technologies, cyber endpoint protection such as CrowdStrike, and Intune device management Experience with GMP, GxP, and CSV compliance in manufacturing environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST, ISO) and modern network security practices. Demonstrated ability to work independently, taking initiative to identify and solve problems without needing constant supervision. Ability to plan short programs and projects at a task level that can be successfully executed. Effective analytical, problem solving and investigative skills, with a motivation to deliver. Ability to influence others to adopt different point of view or concept. Experience working in a large organization across organizational levels and in a multicultural environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal and team skills Comfortable challenging status quo with logical arguments supported by data. Ability to communicate technical challenges to non-technical personnel in a clear, tactful and concise manner. Basic Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. 5 years of experience in network architecture, infrastructure security, or manufacturing IT environments. 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 and/or visas for this role. About the Organization: Tech@Lilly builds and maintains capabilities using cutting edge technologies like most prominent tech companies. What differentiates Tech@Lilly is that we create new possibilities through tech to advance our purpose – creating medicines that make life better for people around the world, like data driven drug discovery and connected clinical trials. We hire the best technology professionals from a variety of backgrounds, so they can bring an assortment of knowledge, skills, and diverse thinking to deliver innovative solutions in every area of our business. Note: When applying internally for a position your current supervisor receives notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying. 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. Lilly may continue to provide U.S. visa sponsorship for current U.S. employees who meet the basic qualifications of the role and, prior to applying, have confirmed U.S. visa feasibility with Lilly’s U.S. Immigration Team. U.S. employees do not include individuals 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 ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. 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 - $151,800 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. WeAreLilly

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