Sr. Network Systems Engineer, Firewall

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. About the Role McKesson is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to help design, secure, and evolve our global enterprise network infrastructure. This role serves as a strategic technical leader responsible for building resilient, scalable, and secure network architectures that support business growth, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in network security architecture, Zero Trust principles, firewall technologies, and enterprise networking. You will partner closely with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Enterprise Architecture teams to strengthen McKesson's security posture while enabling reliable connectivity across hybrid environments. What You'll Do Design and implement secure enterprise network architectures across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Develop and lead Zero Trust Architecture initiatives, including network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies. Conduct security architecture reviews and provide recommendations that reduce risk and strengthen resilience. Engineer and optimize firewall and perimeter security solutions, including Palo Alto technologies. Support secure connectivity through Zscaler, HPE Aruba EdgeConnect, Secure Internet Gateway, and web proxy solutions. Design and govern secure remote access solutions leveraging ZTNA, VPN, and Network Access Control (NAC). Monitor, analyze, and improve network security through IDS/IPS technologies, traffic analysis, and security analytics platforms. Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and remediation efforts for complex network and security incidents. Minimum Requirements 7+ years of professional experience in network engineering, network security, or security architecture roles. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience. Experience designing and implementing enterprise network security architectures. Expertise with Palo Alto firewalls, policy management, and security controls. Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, network segmentation, and secure network design. Strong understanding of routing, switching, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, and enterprise networking technologies. Experience with VPN technologies, ZTNA, NAC, or secure remote access solutions. Experience supporting security monitoring tools including IDS/IPS, network traffic analysis, or security analytics platforms. Preferred Experience Experience with Zscaler, HPE Aruba EdgeConnect, SASE, or Secure Internet Gateway technologies. Experience securing hybrid cloud environments. Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and risk management frameworks. Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Python, or infrastructure-as-code solutions. Experience conducting security architecture reviews and risk assessments. Exposure to large-scale global enterprise environments. Industry certifications such as PCNSE, CCNP Security, CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent. Experience collaborating with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity leadership teams. Travel, Work Location & Physical Requirements Limited travel may be required based on business needs. This role may be remote, hybrid, or office-based depending on business requirements. Ability to participate in extended periods of computer-based work and virtual collaboration sessions. 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. 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The Senior Network Security Engineer will design and evolve global enterprise network infrastructure while implementing Zero Trust and perimeter security strategies. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize firewall solutions and ensure robust security across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.

Candidates must have at least 7 years of professional experience in network engineering or security architecture and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, Zero Trust principles, and core networking protocols like BGP and OSPF is required.

• Competitive compensation package • Annual bonus • Long-term incentive opportunities

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• Network security
• Firewall management
• Palo Alto
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Network segmentation
• Routing
• Switching
• TCP/IP
• BGP
• OSPF
• SD-WAN
• VPN
• ZTNA
• NAC
• IDS/IPS
• Security analytics
• Software-Defined Networking Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)
• CISCO Certified Network Professional - Security
• Network Infrastructure
• Hybrid Cloud Computing
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
• Aruba (Network Management Software)
• Security Solutions
• Network Traffic Analysis
• Policy Management
• Resilience
• Digital Transformation
• Enterprise Network Security
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• IT Security Architecture
• Infrastructure Security
• Proxy Servers
• Automation
• Border Gateway Protocol
• Business Requirements
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• Communication
• Complex Networks
• Regulatory Compliance
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Security Controls
• Cyber Security
• Firewall
• Leadership
• Scalability
• Enterprise Architecture
• Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

• Technology
• Security & Safety
• Engineering
• Healthcare
• Network Systems Engineer
• Cyber Security Engineer
• Database and Network Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Information Security Engineers
• Computer Occupations, All Other

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week