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McKesson is seeking a Sr. Cloud Security Engineer who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the security architecture for our cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud security, a deep understanding of cloud platforms, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks. At McKesson, the ideal candidate will prioritize the following major components of cloud security:

• Security Integration in SDLC:
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Implement and manage security automation tools (e.g., IAC Scanning) within the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Advise on secure configuration practices including container security, and cloud native authentication.
  • Automate security testing, monitoring, and reporting processes using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
  • Contribute to infrastructure as code (IaC) repos and support templating/blueprints for standard deployments.
  • Support integrations between security tooling with ServiceNow and/or Jira and CMDB tooling
• Vulnerability Management:
  • Monitor and analyze security incidents and vulnerabilities reported by various sources, including threat intelligence feeds.
  • Leverage scripting and automation to quickly analyze and operationalize security findings
  • Work closely with development and operations teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
  • Evaluate emerging cloud threats to ensure the implementation of cutting-edge security measures
• Compliance and Reporting:
  • Ensure all development activities comply with the organization’s security policies and standards, and other relevant cybersecurity frameworks and regulations.
  • Develop and maintain security documentation, including security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and remediation efforts for stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in Cloud Security, Devops, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices and tools, such as Terraform, Bicep, or Cloud Formation
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python
  • Experience with CSPM tools such as Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Aqua Security, etc
  • Expertise in CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about security challenges
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Additional Knowledge & Critical Skills:

• Self-motivated
• Critical Thinking
• Accountable
• Drives results
• Team player
• Knowledge of healthcare, privacy, and financial compliance regulations
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with an understanding of IT business operations and information security

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

$116,700 - $194,500

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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