Cybersecurity Platform Engineer -Network & Endpoint Security

Role Summary

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

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