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OT Cybersecurity Engineer - Manufacturing

Elanco
Remote friendly (Clinton, IN)
United States
Operations

Role Summary

OT Cybersecurity Engineer - Manufacturing

Responsibilities

  • Lead OT Cybersecurity Program Delivery ‚Äì 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 ‚Äì 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 ‚Äì 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 ‚Äì 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 ‚Äì 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
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