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Director, Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering

McKesson · Irving, TX · 5 days ago
Engineering$148k–$247k/yrFull-time

About the role

Lead large-scale cloud migrations or enterprise infrastructure transformations, including M&A integrations.

Direct experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure, including VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, GKE, Cloud Monitoring.

Broad infrastructure domain expertise in network engineering, cloud architecture, database management (Oracle, SQL Server, Cloud SQL), and storage systems.

Experience designing and leading migration wave programs across multi-site physical environments, such as distribution centers, warehouses, campuses.

Knowledge of ITIL and IT Service Management.

Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Network: Expert-level knowledge of network design principles like LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, BGP, VPN, cloud networking, QoS, and Zero Trust access patterns.
  • Cloud (GCP): VPC, Shared VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN, Cloud Router (BGP), Cloud NAT, Cloud DNS, Cloud Armor, VPC Service Controls, Network Intelligence Center, GKE, Cloud Run, Apigee.
  • Databases & Storage: Deep experience with Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, Cloud SQL; familiarity with Snowflake, Databricks and GCP-native data storage patterns; knowledge of database migration strategies.
  • Security: Firewall design and policy migration (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD), IAM, encryption, DDoS protection, intrusion detection, and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST).
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform for cloud resource provisioning; Git-based infrastructure change management; CI/CD pipeline integration for infrastructure deployments.
  • Observability: Cloud Monitoring, VPC Flow Logs, Cloud Trace, network monitoring platforms (SolarWinds, Grafana, or equivalent), ITIL-aligned incident and problem management.
  • Emerging Technologies: SD-WAN, IoT device network management, edge computing awareness, container networking (GKE), and service mesh fundamentals.

Requirements

  • Minimum requirements include proven track record leading large-scale cloud migrations or enterprise infrastructure transformations, direct experience with GCP infrastructure, broad infrastructure domain expertise, and proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams.

Critical Skills

  • Network: Expert-level knowledge of network design principles.
  • Cloud (GCP): VPC, Shared VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN, Cloud Router (BGP), Cloud NAT, Cloud DNS, Cloud Armor, VPC Service Controls, Network Intelligence Center, GKE, Cloud Run, Apigee.
  • Databases & Storage: Deep experience with Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, Cloud SQL; familiarity with Snowflake, Databricks and GCP-native data storage patterns; knowledge of database migration strategies.
  • Security: Firewall design and policy migration (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD), IAM, encryption, DDoS protection, intrusion detection, and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST).
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform for cloud resource provisioning; Git-based infrastructure change management; CI/CD pipeline integration for infrastructure deployments.
  • Observability: Cloud Monitoring, VPC Flow Logs, Cloud Trace, network monitoring platforms (SolarWinds, Grafana, or equivalent), ITIL-aligned incident and problem management.
  • Emerging Technologies: SD-WAN, IoT device network management, edge computing awareness, container networking (GKE), and service mesh fundamentals.

Additional Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence with technical teams, business leaders, and external partners.
  • Strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proven track record of overseeing a portfolio of multiple projects and experience leading large scale global transformation program at a company with global footprint.
  • Strong change manager. Comfortable with change, especially that which arises through transformation. Able to lead a team effectively through times of change.
  • Positive and flexible attitude to enable adjusting to different needs in an ever-changing environment.
  • Experience with data in the drug supply chain and commercial domain within healthcare, pharma is a plus.
  • Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; comfortable managing trade-offs.
  • Ability to lead others without direct authority.
  • Highly influential and ability to educate stakeholders on the role of data and its purpose in the business.
  • Teams up and collaborates for speed, agility, delivery excellence and innovation.
  • Strong negotiation and decision-making skills.

    • Benefits

    We provide a comprehensive support system for all aspects of Your Care: physical, emotional, financial and social.

    Hiring Process

    We will be with you every step of the way during the hiring process.

    Culture and Values

    Care, meaning, and belonging — this is the foundation of how we interact with customers, business partners, and each other.

    Inclusion & Belonging

    Our culture is built around diverse perspectives because everyone’s unique story, experiences, and ideas are valued here.

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