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Lead, Network and Cloud Engineer

Mississauga, Canada, Montreal, Canada, Saint-Laurent, Canada
Job IDJR0135945 See Job Responsibilities
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Success Profile

What makes a successful Lead, Network and Cloud Engineer? 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.

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Network and Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex network infrastructures in large data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in scalable network architecture and cloud technologies, particularly Azure, and offers the opportunity to lead strategic infrastructure projects that support critical business operations.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, plan, and implement scalable, secure, and resilient network architectures to support current and future business needs.
  • Evaluate new networking technologies, tools, and solutions for performance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business objectives.
  • Lead the implementation of network infrastructure projects including switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and other networking devices.
  • Ensure proper configuration, integration, and optimization of network components.
  • Implement and maintain robust network security measures including policies, access controls, and encryption mechanisms.

What You Bring

  • 10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex routing and switching environments in large data centers.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud technologies including migrations, security, SQL, Active Directory, Terraform, and disaster recovery.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Cisco routers and switches, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS/BGP, SDN/NFV, EVPN, and VXLAN.
  • Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Python, and GIT.
  • Strong technical expertise in SD-WAN technologies (e.g., Aruba Edge Connect), Alkira, and Arista.
  • Proficiency in Azure infrastructure including VNet, Resource Groups, VPN gateways, Intune, MDM, and VDI/Hypervisor.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Hands-on experience as a Lead Network Engineer in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex routing and switching environments, specifically in large data center(s).
  • Hands-on Azure Cloud experience is a must.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferable Skills & Experience

  • Experience with automation in large complex network environments using Ansible, Python, and GIT.
  • Familiarity with SD-WAN technologies such as Aruba Edge Connect.
  • Hands-on experience with Alkira and Arista networking solutions.
  • Strong understanding of Azure technologies including custom imaging, VDI/Hypervisor, Intune, MDM, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Hands-on experience as a Lead Network Engineer in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex routing and switching environments, specifically in large data center(s).

The incumbent of this position will provide daily support to internal and/or external clients outside Quebec and/or in the United States. Therefore, they must be proficient in spoken and written English. Please note that the number of positions requiring English language skills has been limited where possible.

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Nous recherchons un Ingénieur principal réseau et cloud hautement expérimenté pour concevoir, mettre en œuvre et résoudre les problèmes d'infrastructures réseau complexes dans de grands centres de données. Ce rôle exige une expertise approfondie en architecture réseau évolutive et en technologies cloud, en particulier Azure, et offre l'opportunité de diriger des projets d'infrastructure stratégiques soutenant les opérations critiques de l’entreprise.

Ce que vous ferez

  • Concevoir, planifier et mettre en œuvre des architectures réseau évolutives, sécurisées et résilientes pour répondre aux besoins actuels et futurs de l’entreprise.
  • Évaluer les nouvelles technologies, outils et solutions réseau en termes de performance, de rentabilité et d’alignement avec les objectifs de l’entreprise.
  • Diriger la mise en œuvre de projets d’infrastructure réseau incluant commutateurs, routeurs, pare-feu, répartiteurs de charge et autres équipements réseau.
  • Assurer la configuration, l’intégration et l’optimisation adéquates des composants réseau.
  • Mettre en œuvre et maintenir des mesures de sécurité réseau robustes, incluant politiques, contrôles d’accès et mécanismes de chiffrement.

Ce que vous apportez

  • Plus de 10 ans d’expérience dans la conception, la mise en œuvre et le dépannage d’environnements complexes de routage et de commutation dans de grands centres de données.
  • Expérience pratique des technologies cloud Azure, incluant les migrations, la sécurité, SQL, Active Directory, Terraform et la reprise après sinistre.
  • Expertise des routeurs et commutateurs Cisco, des protocoles de routage (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS/BGP, SDN/NFV, EVPN et VXLAN.
  • Expérience avec des outils d’automatisation tels que Ansible, Python et GIT.
  • Expertise technique des technologies SD-WAN (ex. : Aruba Edge Connect), Alkira et Arista.
  • Maîtrise de l’infrastructure Azure incluant VNet, groupes de ressources, passerelles VPN, Intune, MDM et VDI/Hyperviseur.
  • Excellentes compétences analytiques, en résolution de problèmes et en communication.
  • Expérience pratique en tant qu’ingénieur réseau principal dans la conception, la mise en œuvre et le dépannage d’environnements complexes de routage et de commutation, spécifiquement dans de grands centres de données.
  • Expérience pratique du cloud Azure indispensable.

Exigences minimales

  • Diplôme ou équivalent et généralement plus de 10 ans d’expérience pertinente.
  • Moins d’années requises si titulaire d’un Master ou Doctorat pertinent.

Compétences et expériences souhaitables

  • Expérience en automatisation dans des environnements réseau complexes à grande échelle avec Ansible, Python et GIT.
  • Familiarité avec les technologies SD-WAN telles que Aruba Edge Connect.
  • Expérience pratique avec les solutions réseau Alkira et Arista.
  • Bonne compréhension des technologies Azure incluant l’imagerie personnalisée, VDI/Hyperviseur, Intune, MDM et la planification de la reprise après sinistre.
  • Diplôme de licence en technologies de l’information ou domaine connexe, ou expérience équivalente.
  • Expérience pratique en tant qu’ingénieur réseau principal dans la conception, la mise en œuvre et le dépannage d’environnements complexes de routage et de commutation, spécifiquement dans de grands centres de données.

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

$113,500 - $189,100

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.

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