Systems Administrator - Azure Cloud Migration

Overview

Remote
USD 81,200.00 - 135,300.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Health Care
FOCUS
Sustainability
Virtual Machines
Storage
Active Directory
Analytics
Backup
Disaster Recovery
Patch Management
Microsoft Azure
Collaboration
Management
Migration
System Administration
Cloud Computing
Linux
Unix
Solaris
Operating Systems
Computer Networking
Cyber Security
Communication
Critical Thinking
Oracle
PL/SQL
McKesson

Job Details

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:

The Systems Administrator will support the successful execution and long-term sustainability of our Azure cloud migration initiative. This role is essential for managing the technical infrastructure, supporting cloud operations, and ensuring a secure and stable transition from on-prem systems to Microsoft Azure, while also serving as a key liaison with both internal customers and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Configure, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure components such as virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, and identity services.
  • Support hybrid environments, including integration with on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory.
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and security using Azure-native tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
  • Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and patch management strategies in the Azure environment.
  • Serve as a technical point of contact for internal and external customers, addressing system access, performance, and support needs.
  • Collaborate with third-party vendors to manage cloud service migration requirements, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely delivery of code.
  • Work alongside project managers, developers, and security teams to ensure smooth migration and post-migration support.

Minimum Requirement:
  • Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant systems administration-related experience.

Critical Skills:
  • Practical experience with a major cloud platform.
  • Knowledge and/or hands-on experience with infrastructure platform technologies including Linux / Unix / Solaris operating systems, networking, cybersecurity, and automation.
  • Solid Communication & critical thinking skills with strict process adherence.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:
  • Basic knowledge of Oracle objects: tables, indexes, triggers, PL/SQL packages, synonyms.
  • Basic understanding of 3-tiered application

Work Environment:
  • Hybrid/Remote work environment.
  • Can be US Remote, but Eastern and Central Time Zones are highly preferred.
  • Travel up to 10%.

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

$81,200 - $135,300

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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