Network Administrator

McKesson Corporation

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Columbus, OH
Salary
$90,500–$150,800 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $137k
This role $121k
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This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $110,000–$163,337 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $121k versus about $137k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About McKesson Corporation

McKesson Corporation is a premier American healthcare services company that distributes pharmaceuticals, medical-surgical supplies, and provides technology to the healthcare industry.

McKesson Corporation currently has 137 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $126,000–$210,000 across 77 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Network Administrator

JOB TITLE: Network Administrator The Network Administrator joins the network operations team to manage, support, and improve enterprise network and security infrastructure within a highly regulated environment. This role involves administering Palo Alto and Cisco firewall platforms, implementing VPN configurations, and managing network segmentation. Key responsibilities include supporting Cisco switching and routing, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and managing F5 load balancing technologies for application delivery. The administrator performs operational maintenance such as patching, firmware updates, and user access management while ensuring compliance with federal and healthcare regulations. The position requires technical proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, and cloud networking fundamentals to protect sensitive PII and PHI. You will collaborate with cybersecurity and governance teams to maintain audit-ready documentation, perform root cause analysis, and execute disaster recovery testing to ensure infrastructure reliability.

What you'll do

  • Administer and support Palo Alto and Cisco firewall platforms, including rules, VPNs, and NAT policies.
  • Support Cisco switching and routing environments to resolve connectivity and performance issues.
  • Manage F5 load balancing technologies, including virtual servers, traffic policies, and SSL configurations.
  • Perform operational maintenance such as patching, firmware updates, and user access management.
  • Execute disaster recovery testing and maintain operational runbooks and technical documentation.
  • Support infrastructure compliance for regulated environments, including audit readiness and PII/PHI protection.
  • Utilize monitoring platforms to analyze network health, capacity, and performance metrics.
  • Participate in security incident investigations and vulnerability remediation activities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of relevant network engineering, network administration, or network security experience.
  • Experience administering Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls.
  • Experience supporting Cisco switching environments and enterprise production infrastructure.
  • Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
  • Experience performing operational maintenance including patching, upgrades, and user administration.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPN, DNS, high availability, and load balancing concepts.
  • Preferred certifications include CCNA, CCNP Security, Security+, PCNSA, PCNSE, CISSP, AZ-104, AZ-700, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or ITIL Foundation.

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