OT Cybersecurity Engineer - Manufacturing

Role Summary

OT Cybersecurity Engineer - Manufacturing at Clinton, IN. You will safeguard Elanco’s manufacturing environment by leading cybersecurity governance, risk management, and incident response for operational technology (OT) systems, driving compliance with global standards, and partnering across engineering, information security, and automation teams to improve reliability and resilience.

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: BS or MS in Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).
• Required: 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).
• Required: Strong project management and leadership capabilities, plus excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.

• Preferred: Demonstrated expertise in OT system security, governance, and compliance.
• Preferred: Strong technical depth and curiosity with proven decision-making skills.
• Preferred: Experience influencing technical and organizational decisions across functions.
• Preferred: Track record of successful collaboration within global or network-level teams.
• Preferred: Proven ability to build confidence in cybersecurity initiatives with both technical and business stakeholders.

Education

• BS or MS in Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).

Skills

• Project management
• Leadership and mentoring
• Cybersecurity governance and compliance
• OT/ICS security concepts and technologies
• Communication and stakeholder engagement