Lead Network Engineer

Lead Network Engineer at McKesson

• Lead all aspects of Network Operations including maintenance, uptime, resilience, and efficiency.
• Coordinate routine and non-routine maintenance activities with MSPs.
• Partner with IT operations, engineering, delivery, and security teams to support digital transformation.
• Act as Major Incident Manager (MIM) for network-related incidents, driving resolution and service recovery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize network operations.
• Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) for network-related changes.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for capacity, performance, and availability.
• Initiate corrective actions to maintain operational stability.
• Manage the operational budget for network maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain operational documentation including SOPs and manuals.
• Facilitate Post-Incident Review (PIR) meetings and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
• Develop operational playbooks to improve incident detection, triage, and resolution.
• Promote best practices and standardization across the enterprise.
• Provide leadership and direction to functional teams, setting goals and performance expectations.

• Deep expertise in LAN/WAN operations and Tier 3 network support.
• Strong leadership and incident management capabilities.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple vendors in an outsourced IT environment.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, SNMP), routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), and technologies like SD-WAN, VRF, VLANs.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Mental Health Programs
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare.