Open Source Systems Engineer

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.

Current Need:
McKesson is looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Open Systems Operations Support team. The ideal candidate is highly analytical and able to use their advanced skills to enhance the team’s primary objective in crafting resilient, sophisticated, modern, and cost-effective solutions that serve McKesson’s critical businesses and customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work with the existing team to ensure the platform is highly available.
• Implement new platforms with architecture.
• Work with the team to evolve the platform and implement recommendations.
• Scale the existing platform to support the enterprise.
• Act as a point of escalation for other support teams.
• Work with stakeholders to identify their needs.
• Continue to stay up to date with new technologies.
• Ensure a seamless user experience across the platforms.
• Involvement in planning.
• Will be part of on-call rotation.

Required:

• Ability to partake and lead on cross collaboration team meetings.
• Windows Server and Linux OS maintenance and troubleshooting.
• SQL server troubleshooting & maintenance.
• Software patch management & client support.
• Scripting experience is considered highly advantageous.
• Strong Troubleshooting Skills.
• Work closely with other technology teams and McKesson’s operations and delivery partners to ensure the network is well designed and executed in a holistic manner.
• Attend planning meetings and work closely with application development teams and senior level leaders.

Desirable:

• Platform experience:
  • Azure
  • AWS
  • GCP
  • Citrix Endpoint Management
  • SAP 
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum management practices.
• Understanding of DevOps concepts.
• Systems integration experience.
• SAFe Agile.
• Leveraging AI technology for business solutions.
• Experience in managing requirements in a fast paced and changing business environment.
• Experience of working effectively within a team orientated and collaborative environment.
• Excellent Communication Skills.

Additional Experience

• Knowledge of the healthcare, distribution, or software industries is a plus.
• Strong technical aptitude and experience with a wide variety of technologies.
• Ability to rapidly learn and if required evaluate new tools or technology.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Must prioritize customer satisfaction and quality excellence.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills to build/ maintain ongoing business relationships.
• Have been successful in working across organizational boundaries, bringing together people with diverse perspectives and experience to find solutions to complex technical issues.

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

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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