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Make a meaningful impact by using your problem-solving skills to push the boundaries of innovation in healthcare, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
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The Specialist, Network Systems Engineering will be responsible for managing and enhancing the security of our network infrastructure. This role includes monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, as well as implementing and maintaining security tools and protocols. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong understanding of network security principles and practices.This candidate will be a part of an on-call rotation for tier 2 support and perform other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and analyze network traffic to identify and mitigate potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
Implement and manage security tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
Respond to security incidents and breaches, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation.
Collaborate with IT and business teams to design and implement secure network solutions.
Stay current with emerging security threats and technologies, providing recommendations for improvements.
Experience with working and resolving issue tickets.
On-call rotation for tier-2 support.
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Relevant certifications, such as CCNA, CCSA, CCNP, CCSP, SANS, or CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ are a plus.
Critical Skills:
4+ years' experience as a Network Systems Engineer, Security Analyst, or similar role.
Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems.
4+ years' experience with one or more database technologies (e.g. SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres)
4+ years' experiencewith network hardware and software, includingCisco, F5,Palo Alto, or equivalent.
In-depth knowledge of network security protocols and technologies, such as VPNs, firewalls (Palo Alto/Cisco), and encryption.
Preferred Skills:
Strong knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
Experience with security tools and platforms, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, DLP and vulnerability management systems.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$89,400 - $149,000McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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