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.

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

$63,750 - $145,200

Join the Enterprise Connectivity organization as a Firewall Engineer to drive Cybersecurity initiatives, secure our network, and power our global expansion!

The Enterprise Connectivity (EC) Network Security team is seeking a skilled Firewall Engineer who excels at strategic thinking, solving complex challenges, and embedding security into every aspect of their work.  In this role, you will be instrumental in driving major security initiatives and ensuring compliance as Lilly continues to grow through site expansions.  If you are passionate about network security and driving cutting-edge security solutions, we encourage you to apply and help us protect our digital infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing:

The Firewall Engineer role will be responsible for helping design, deploy, and manage Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) solutions at Lilly.  In this position, you will play a critical role in securing Lilly’s most critical digital assets by working on major Cybersecurity projects, supporting site expansion initiatives, and working directly with business partners on their security needs.  As an ideal candidate, you should have a strong technical background in firewall management, as well as an ability to drive strategic security improvements across our organization.  The ability to collaborate effectively across teams is a must, as you will work closely with Cybersecurity, Hosting & Cloud Services, Manufacturing & Quality (M&Q), Lilly Research Labs (LRL), and other application teams.

How You’ll Succeed:

Collaborate with our Managed Network Services (MNS) provider to monitor, maintain, and optimize firewall configurations and rule setsOversee firewall lifecycle management, including software upgrades & patchingEnsure network security policies & firewall hardening standards align with Lilly Cybersecurity & Quality compliance requirementsPartner with MNS provider to troubleshoot and resolve firewall-related incidents, performance issues, and security eventsDrive execution of major projects that both support & secure the businessInfluence firewall design/architecture by working with the EC Network Security architect, Cybersecurity organization, and MNS providerProvide firewall consultation for business partner use cases being driven out of business units such as M&Q and LRL

What You Should Bring:

Experience in firewall engineering, network security, or cybersecurity operationsStrong understanding of network fundamentalsHands-on experience with NGFW platforms, especially Palo AltoStrong understanding of network security principles, including segmentation, VPNs, NAT, IDS/IPS, and threat mitigationFamiliarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) and log analysis is a plusStrong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills (both verbal and written) including ability to articulate technical solutions to non-technical personnelUnderstanding of API scripting for network automation use casesRelevant certifications (e.g., PCNSE, CCNP Security, CISSP) are preferred, but not required

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or other related field2+ years of experience with Palo Alto or similar Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) platforms2+ years of large enterprise experience doing network design, implementation, and support with an emphasis on network security

Additional Information:

Position requires 5-10% travelPosition located in Indianapolis, Indiana working in a hybrid model

Organization Overview:

Lilly IT builds and maintains capabilities using cutting edge technologies like most prominent tech companies. What differentiates Lilly IT is that we redefine what’s possible 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.

The Digital Core team is at the forefront of digitalization to enable and advance the entire company, with increased productivity and best-in-class Customer experiences. This team provides a robust and sustainable infrastructure of hardware, software and services that are critical to enable our global workforce and business to operate and transform. As leaders in technology and understanding business requirements and challenges, this team defines and leads the overall company technology strategy.

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 an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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 help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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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