Network Systems Administrator (Azure)

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud & Systems Engineer to design, build, support, and continuously improve our Azure cloud environment and the infrastructure supporting our business-critical applications. This role requires deep technical expertise across Azure services, networking, security, Windows/Linux VMs, and secure file transfer technologies.

Responsibilities

• Azure Cloud Engineering
• Design, deploy, administer, and secure Azure resources (compute, networking, storage, governance).
• Create and maintain Alerting, Monitoring, and Dashboarding.
• Manage Azure policies, RBAC, tagging strategy, and enterprise governance controls.
• Support Azure Networking, including VNets, firewalls, routing, VPNs, endpoints, and private networking.
• Provision and maintain Windows and Linux virtual machines and related services.
• Support web applications and Azure components.
• Manage secure file transfer solutions (e.g., GoAnywhere, SFTP/FTP).
• Systems Engineering & Administration
• Maintain and troubleshoot enterprise-class systems, networks, and virtualized environments.
• Document cloud and network architectures, procedures, and environment configurations.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Database teams to ensure reliable, secure, scalable systems.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to system-related incidents.
• Operational Excellence
• Perform advanced network troubleshooting using industry-standard tools.
• Provide accurate time estimates for tasks and follow through to complete resolution.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Remain self-directed, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and resolving issues.
• Quickly learn new technologies through self-study and hands-on experimentation.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirement:
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Education:
• 4-year degree in computer science or 4+ years of related experience.
• Critical Skills:
• 4+ years' experience building cloud solutions and supporting cloud applications.
• 3+ years of experience in Azure focused role.
• Azure Engineering: 3–4+ years building, maintaining, and securing Azure resources.
• Azure Networking: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, firewalls, NSGs, peering, etc.
• Virtual Machines: 3+ years administering Windows Server VMs (Linux experience a plus).
• Strong PowerShell skills.
• Security Technologies: Experience with VPNs, firewalls, secure transfer tools (SFTP/GoAnywhere).
• Troubleshooting: Proficient with network/system diagnostic tools and methodologies.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Additional Knowledge & Skills:
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language).
• Experience with Powershell and other scripting languages.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls (preferred).
• Experience working in healthcare environments (plus).
• Ability to work effectively in team and cross-functional project settings.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience building cloud solutions and supporting cloud applications.
• 3+ years of experience in Azure focused role.
• Azure Engineering: 3–4+ years building, maintaining, and securing Azure resources.
• Azure Networking: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, firewalls, NSGs, peering, etc.
• Virtual Machines: 3+ years administering Windows Server VMs (Linux experience a plus).
• Strong PowerShell skills.
• Security Technologies: Experience with VPNs, firewalls, secure transfer tools (SFTP/GoAnywhere).
• Troubleshooting: Proficient with network/system diagnostic tools and methodologies.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language).
• Experience with Powershell and other scripting languages.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls (preferred).
• Experience working in healthcare environments (plus).
• Ability to work effectively in team and cross-functional project settings.

Skills

• 4+ years' experience building cloud solutions and supporting cloud applications.
• 3+ years of experience in Azure focused role.
• Azure Engineering: 3–4+ years building, maintaining, and securing Azure resources.
• Azure Networking: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, firewalls, NSGs, peering, etc.
• Virtual Machines: 3+ years administering Windows Server VMs (Linux experience a plus).
• Strong PowerShell skills.
• Security Technologies: Experience with VPNs, firewalls, secure transfer tools (SFTP/GoAnywhere).
• Troubleshooting: Proficient with network/system diagnostic tools and methodologies.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language).
• Experience with Powershell and other scripting languages.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls (preferred).
• Experience working in healthcare environments (plus).
• Ability to work effectively in team and cross-functional project settings.

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
Mental Health Programs
Flexible Schedules
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Education Reimbursement
Volunteer Opportunities
Flexible Work Environment

Pay

$95,000 - $158,300

Schedule

Full-time

Company Information

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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