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Job Summary
The Network Systems Engineer is responsible for the administration, support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise network and security infrastructure within a highly regulated environment. This role serves as an experienced technical contributor supporting production network operations, security controls, compliance requirements, and infrastructure reliability.
The position requires strong hands-on expertise with Palo Alto and Cisco firewall technologies, along with experience supporting enterprise networking, load balancing, cloud connectivity, and operational infrastructure services. The engineer will work closely with Systems Administration, Senior Systems Engineering, Senior Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams to ensure the availability, security, and compliance of critical infrastructure supporting regulated business operations.
The ideal candidate is an experienced network professional who can independently support complex production environments, maintain accurate technical documentation, contribute to security and compliance activities, and help protect sensitive information including PII and PHI.
Key Responsibilities
Network Security Administration
Administer and support Palo Alto Networks firewall platforms.
Administer and support Cisco firewall technologies.
Experience supporting enterprise production infrastructure.
Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
Experience performing operational maintenance activities including patching, upgrades, and user administration.
Technical Knowledge
TCP/IP networking
Routing and switching
VPN technologies
Network security principles
DNS and related network services
High availability concepts
Load balancing concepts
Cloud networking fundamentals
Monitoring and observability concepts
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting federal, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments.
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
Familiarity with DISA STIG security configuration standards.
Familiarity with HIPAA compliance requirements.
Experience protecting regulated information including PII and PHI.
Experience supporting audit and compliance activities.
Experience with Azure, AWS, or hybrid cloud networking environments.
Experience with automation technologies such as PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
Familiarity with vulnerability management processes and security remediation activities.
Preferred Certifications
Network
CCNA
CCNP
Security
Security+
Palo Alto PCNSA
Palo Alto PCNSE
CISSP
Cloud
Azure AZ-104
Azure AZ-700
AWS Certified Advanced Networking
Service Management
ITIL Foundation
Critical Success Factors
Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Outstanding documentation and organizational skills.
Ability to independently manage operational responsibilities with limited supervision.
Strong attention to detail in compliance-sensitive environments.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across infrastructure, engineering, cybersecurity, and compliance teams.
Commitment to operational excellence, security, and regulatory compliance.
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
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