Sr. Systems Engineer

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Overview:  

Under minimal supervision, performs as a senior level technical contributor in multiple phases of system development and design with increasing business systems knowledge in a client server environment to include hardware platforms, operating systems, server services, and network dependencies.  Provides 3rd level support for client/server OS.  Independently researches and resolves complex technical problems.  Manages a time and action calendar and the quality of deliverables.  Serve as primary system support for multiple moderately complex information systems.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Sets roadmaps and develops plans for existing and new technologies
• Evaluates and tests hardware, OS, applications and makes recommendations on new/upgrades to hardware, OS, and applications.
• Continually seek ways to automate redundant functions to improve quality and efficiencies of tasks.
• Acts as technical lead on large projects for Business Units (BU’s) and internal team projects.
• Documents standards, architecture, implementation procedures, and troubleshooting.
• Provides technical expertise to BU’s in the development of systems solutions
• When assuming the technical lead role, manages day-to-day project-related activities for complex projects.  Produces, drives, and manages project schedules, status, resources, deliverables, issues, risk, and timelines throughout the project with input from the team. Builds team consensus and has responsibility for the execution and final delivery of the project.  Conducts post-phase evaluations and communicates “lessons learned” and best practices to management.
• Submits required wiring/cabling requests, maintenance, and hardware and software installations.
• Manages customer expectations.  Keeps the customer aware of the project status and critical issues and risks. Obtains customer sign off at appropriate checkpoints.
• Acts as contact point for vendors during installation, rearrangement and/or removal of equipment.
• Keeps management well informed on a timely basis of progress, status, and concerns for each assignment.
• Effectively communicates ideas and information to peers, management, and customers.
• Responsible for training, mentoring, directing, and validating the work of less experienced/knowledgeable team members.
• Participation as a member of on call rotation
• Consistently demonstrates regular, dependable attendance & punctuality.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills:     

• 5-7 years experience with Microsoft Operating Systems
• 5-7 years experience with LAN/WAN/Cloud network technologies
• 5-7 years experience in a 2/3 tier client server application environment
• Strong experience with Powershell
• Strong experience with multiple Identity Management Providers
• Strong experience with configuration management methodologies and tooling
• Strong experience with IT security concepts, vulnerability assessment, and remediation
• Strong experience with Domain Name management technologies (AD/DNS)
• Strong experience with multiple scripting technologies with a focus towards automation (Terraform/Ansible/Jenkins/Python)
• Strong experience managing systems running on a VMware Infrastructure
• Experience with at least 2 of the following cloud technology providers: AWS/GCP/Azure
• Familiar with Linux
• Familiar with Container technologies
• Familiar with Citrix
• Understanding of security and compliance frameworks (CCM, NIST 800-53, CIS)
• Understanding of IT service frameworks (ITIL, COBIT)

Education/Experience:    

Bachelors Degree and/or 5-7 years of experience in computer science, MIS, or related fields

Communication Skills:     

Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as reports and procedure manuals

Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills

Reasoning Ability:           

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Other skills:                   

Strong leadership profile and excellent negotiation skills

Ability to effectively communicate technical issues and solutions to all levels of business

Ability to work primarily in a remote environment and attend in-office meetings when needed

Work Hours:                  

Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department needs.

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. 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

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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