IPS Engineer

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Position Title: IPS Engineer

The Company

Elanco is a global animal health company that develops products and knowledge services to prevent and treat disease in food animals and pets in more than 90 countries. With a 64-year heritage, we rigorously innovate to improve the health of animals and benefit our customers, while fostering an inclusive, cause-driven culture for more than 5,800 employees. At Elanco, we’re driven by our vision of food and companionship enriching life – all to advance the health of animals, people, and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.

The Team

The TechOps team is responsible for all IT Infrastructure across the enterprise and looking to take the opportunity to think differently, build for the future and leverage modern technologies, services, and processes. Internally, we like to describe TechOps as a ‘start-up within an enterprise’!

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a skilled Azure Windows Defender Security Engineer to join our IT security team. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and managing security measures within our Azure cloud environment, leveraging Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and ensuring robust protection of our IT infrastructure against cyber threats. This role requires a deep understanding of Azure security best practices, endpoint protection, and threat management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Microsoft Defender Implementation and Management:
  • Implement, configure, and manage Microsoft Defender for both Windows and Linux servers.
  • Regularly update and optimize Windows Defender settings to enhance overall security.
• Collaboration and Security Integration:
  • Work closely with IT teams to ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Provide guidance and support to ensure all IT projects align with security protocols.
• Threat Protection and Protocol Development:
  • Develop and maintain robust security protocols to safeguard against malware, viruses, and other security threats.
  • Continuously update protocols in response to emerging threats.
• Experience with Azure/VMWare/GCP Environment
  • Monitor & Update Windows and Linux Servers hosted in On-Prem and Cloud Environment
  • Handle L2 cases related to Windows/Linux Severs

Qualifications & Experience

Required Education and Experience:

• University Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science.
• Minimum 3-6 years’ experience.

Skills:

• Proficient in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands on Experience in Azure/VMWare/GCP Administration.
• Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues.
• Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritization and a pragmatic approach.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status