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Your role:
We are looking for a passionate Identity and Security Platform Analyst to assist in the responsibility for the delivery of Identity, Security and Access Management Services globally, ensuring that all day-to-day operational activities are carried out in a timely and reliable way.
As part of the TechOps Operations team, you will have the opportunity to work in various areas, including IT Service Management (such as Incident, Change, Knowledge, Problem and Asset Management), Continuous Improvement, ServiceNow, IT Service Desk, Managed Service Providers and Infrastructure Operations.
The role of Global IT Operations is crucial for our entire organisation. If employees face difficulties in accessing IT help or requesting services, it can significantly slow down the company. Conversely, if IT operations are executed well, it can transform the organisation.
Since Elanco’s separation from Eli Lilly & Company, we have taken the opportunity to design a modern operations service from scratch. Over the past two years, we have implemented the fundamentals and matured our processes. Our goal is to build upon this foundation by improving existing practices and exploring new ways to operate. For instance, we aim to increase speed and reduce manual work through automation, use data to operate more intelligently, and empower users to self-solve using new capabilities like Generative AI.
The Team
The TechOps team was created following the IPO of Elanco, separating from Elanco’s previous parent company Eli Lilly & Company. TechOps 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. Our Vision is to enable employees to build amazing things for Elanco.
Your Responsibilities:
Building relationships with key staff with our outsourced vendors and internal Elanco delivery teams to ensure timely resolution and efficient escalation of issues
Helping establish operational and service management processes across all TechOps Services, refining operational services alongside the ITSM team, as necessary
Handling incidents, problems, requests, knowledge and changes related to Identity and Access Management services
Ensuring security, privacy and quality practices are embedded in everything we do
Collaborating with IT and Business stakeholders to understand business needs and pain points
Partnering with Product Managers and Architects to provide feedback on their services, and engage in the lifecycle process of service improvement
Engaging closely with the Elanco InfoSec team and their vendors to ensure IAM processes comply with InfoSec policies and procedures, and that both teams and respective vendors work collaboratively and efficiently together
Attending the weekly CAB to ensure operational perspectives are represented
Ensuring that services moving from build to run are ready to be supported, through early engagement in the Delivery Lifecycle
Researching and understanding the end user experience, looking for opportunities to improve it
Developing communications for various audiences (e.g., senior leaders, end users) reporting on the health of services, and progress on improvement plans
Running side projects to help the broader Elanco IT organisation or pursue a passion project
Improving the way we do things and looking for opportunities to simplify
Managing group management and privileged access requests in a timely manner to ensure business continuity
Key understanding of SOx controls ensuring that all policies and practices support a healthy SOx auditable enviroment
Supporting the operational manager in key audit activities, on a daily/weekly/quarterly and annual basis
Participate in regular onsite visits for audit purposes
Involvement in operational J,M,L daily issues such as new joiners questions/movers and leavers
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Extensive experience in technology operations delivery, managing and advancing complex, global environments
Strong understanding of Security Operations and Detect / Respond capabilities
Broad experience across Identity, Access Management, Group Management, MFA and SSO and encryption services
Good knowledge of SOx and GxP audit and compliance requirements
Experience with Entra (AAD), Azure Cloud and Cloud Entitlement Mgmt., AD and all associated JML processes
Experience working with outsourced partners to deliver IT services
Demonstrated influence and communication skills across all levels of IT and third parties
Demonstrated strength in facilitation skills
Experience delivering enterprise technology solutions
Strong organizational and communications skills with multiple examples of being able to convey complex ideas in a manner that resulted in a definitive direction and result
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to create an environment that is transparent, collaborative and respectful
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment.If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
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