Senior Specialist, Cybersecurity Engineering

McKesson Corporation

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Richmond, VA
Salary
$116,500–$194,100 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Cybersecurity Engineering

JOB TITLE: Sr. Specialist, Cybersecurity Engineering The Sr. Specialist, Cybersecurity Engineering joins the Cybersecurity Engineering team to design, implement, and optimize advanced security solutions across cloud, on-premises, and OT environments. This role involves integrating complex security requirements into system, software, and infrastructure designs to ensure regulatory compliance and enterprise resilience. Key responsibilities include leading incident response and forensic investigations, performing penetration testing, and developing security standards. The position requires proficiency in Cloud Security, Communications Security, Cryptography, and Cyber Resiliency principles. Candidates must demonstrate skills in DevSecOps practices, writing code for automation, and tuning network sensors for threat visibility. You will also manage identity engineering, including user credential and enterprise key escrow systems, while mentoring junior team members to strengthen the organization's overall security posture and operational transparency.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement advanced security architectures for cloud, on-premises, and OT environments.
  • Perform complex security assessments including penetration testing, risk analysis, and threat evaluations.
  • Lead incident response and forensic investigations to determine root causes and drive remediation.
  • Develop security standards, documentation, and guidelines to ensure operational transparency and consistency.
  • Integrate security requirements into the design of systems, software, and infrastructure.
  • Evaluate emerging security technologies and tools to inform strategic planning and capability development.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineering team members to build a high-performing security practice.
  • Provide architectural input for business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering, architecture, or infrastructure security roles.
  • Deep knowledge of IT and cybersecurity concepts to influence architectural decisions and align solutions with business needs.
  • Experience leading incident response, performing complex assessments, evaluating new technologies, and partnering with vendors.
  • Proficiency in building resilient platforms across Cloud Security, Communications Security, Cryptography, and Cyber Resiliency principles.
  • Proficiency in incident leadership, including performing incident responses, coordinating containment, and preparing structured reports.
  • Ability to engineer for threat visibility via tuning network sensors, log/telemetry enablement, and event correlation patterns.
  • Proficiency in threat-informed investigations, including behavioral analysis, malicious activity analysis, and processing digital evidence.

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