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Sr. Network and Cloud Architect

Irving, Texas
Job IDJR0127207 See Job Responsibilities
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Success Profile

What makes a successful Sr. Network and Cloud Architect? Here are the top traits.

  • Conceptual
  • Proactive
  • Problem-Solver
  • Strategic
  • Technologically Savvy
  • Visual Thinker

Culture

Accomplish

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.

Innovate

Foster a digital mindset to drive IT transformation across McKesson through our evolving data and technology tools.

Grow

Join a supportive environment where you can advance your career and develop both personally and professionally.

Benefits

  • Coverage you can rely on

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision
    • Health Spending Accounts
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Benefits that go beyond your base pay

    • 401(k) (U.S.)
    • Pension (Canada)
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Support for total well-being

    • Mental Health Programs
    • Flexible Schedules
    • Paid Time Off
    • Wellness Program
    • Education Reimbursement
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Environment
  • A global leader of inclusion

    McKesson’s commitment to diversity and inclusion starts at the top. We have also been named a Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes.

Responsibility

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Summary:

McKesson is looking for a Sr. Network and Cloud Architect with a combined total of 10+ years of experience, specializing in Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform Architecture and technologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and architecture of innovative and scalable solutions using Microsoft Azure Architecture and Technologies.
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including development teams, project managers, and business units, to define technical requirements and project objectives.
  • Provide strategic guidance and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural principles.
  • Conduct comprehensive technical evaluations of existing systems, identify areas for improvement, and propose effective solutions.
  • Architect and implement third-party integrations to enhance system functionality and interoperability.
  • Design and implement data strategies to optimize application performance and responsiveness.
  • Develop database optimization techniques, including indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning, to improve system efficiency and reliability.
  • Serve as the technical SME and point of escalation for troubleshooting network and cloud infrastructure issues.
  • Assess new technologies and best practices for adoption.
  • Drive standardization, documentation, and automation into all aspects of network/cloud platforms.

Minimum Requirement :Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience. Less years required if has relevant Master’s or Doctorate qualifications.

Critical Skills:

Solution Architecture:

  • 10+ years in network routing/switching and Azure.
  • 7+ years in cloud integration and application modernization.
  • Proficient in Azure services like VMs, Virtual Networks, and Azure Security.

Azure and Cloud Technologies:

  • 7+ years with Azure migrations, security, Terraform, and disaster recovery.
  • Expertise in Azure ADF, Data Bricks, Alkira and Data Lake.

Networking:

  • 10+ years in network architecture, including Cisco devices and routing protocols.
    Expertise with Cisco Routers (ISRs and ASRs), Cisco 7Ks and 9Ks, Cisco Campus LAN routing and switching, Cisco Data Center routing and switching.
  • Expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS/BGP, SDN/NFV, EVPN, and VXLAN.
  • Hands-on and strong technical expertise in implementing and troubleshooting network infrastructures at scale.
  • Experience with SD-WAN technologies (Fortinet, Viptela).

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S, now or in the future, without the support from McKesson.

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

$136,700 - $227,800

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

Join us at McKesson!