OT Cybersecurity Engineer - Manufacturing
Elanco
Full-time
Remote friendly (Clinton, IN)
United States
Operations
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Role Summary
OT Cybersecurity Engineer - Manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Lead OT Cybersecurity Program Delivery – Own site-level program execution, including disaster recovery planning, backup/restore, endpoint protection, OT security standards gap assessments, and incident response.
- Ensure Security Compliance & Risk Mitigation – Align OT systems with corporate cybersecurity policies and global standards; maintain asset inventories, manage secure remote access, and partner with Quality for compliance optimization.
- Advance OT Security Operations – Monitor and address emerging cyber threats, contribute to global security initiatives, provide data for KPIs, and act as site resource for new OT security technologies and practices.
- Guide & Mentor Teams – Train process automation and business partners on cybersecurity best practices, mentor staff on compliance processes, and actively participate in the Automation Community of Practice.
- Drive Project & Financial Management – Lead planning and execution of OT cybersecurity projects, coordinate site and contract resources, manage budgets and schedules, and resolve issues to minimize downtime and business risk.
Qualifications
- Required:
- Education: BS or MS in Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience, including hands-on work with ICS systems (Rockwell or Emerson preferred) and prior experience in regulated industries (FDA, EMA/EU GMP, Animal Health, Pharma, or Biotech).
- Skills: Strong project management and leadership capabilities, with excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Preferred:
- Demonstrated expertise in OT system security, governance, and compliance.
- Strong technical depth and curiosity with proven decision-making skills.
- Experience influencing technical and organizational decisions across functions.
- Track record of successful collaboration within global or network-level teams.
- Proven ability to build confidence in cybersecurity initiatives with both technical and business stakeholders.
Skills
- OT cybersecurity, governance, and compliance
- Risk assessment and incident response
- Project management and leadership
- Stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration
Education
- BS or MS in Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline)
Additional Requirements
- Location: Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site