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Elanco · 4 months ago

OT Cybersecurity Engineer - Manufacturing

Elanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to enhance the lives of animals. They are seeking an OT Cybersecurity Engineer to safeguard their manufacturing environment by leading cybersecurity governance, risk management, and incident response for operational technology systems.

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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

Qualification

OT system securityICS systems experienceProject managementGovernanceComplianceCommunication skillsLeadership capabilitiesOrganization skillsTime management skills

Required

BS or MS in Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline)
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)
Strong project management and leadership capabilities
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

Benefits

Multiple relocation packages
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K matching

Company

Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.

H1B Sponsorship

Elanco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$252.86M
Key Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M

Leadership Team

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Dave Kinard
Executive Vice President Human Resources, Corporate Affairs & Administration
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Jennifer Black
Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement
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