Senior Vulnerability Management Operations Engineer

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.

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About the Role:

McKesson is in the business of better health, and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. We partner with payors, hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and others across the spectrum of care to build healthier organizations that deliver better care to patients in every setting. We believe in the importance of strong, vital organizations because we know that patients can only be healthy when our system is healthy.

Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission—by joining McKesson you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. Talented, compassionate people are the future of our company—and of healthcare. At McKesson, you’ll collaborate on the products and solutions that help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that’s vital to us all.

McKesson is looking for a Senior Vulnerability Management Operations Engineer to help support information security capabilities and compliance across Business units and Enterprise IT organizations within McKesson.  As a Senior Vulnerability Management Operations Engineer you will be a key member of our Cybersecurity team.  The candidate will have a technical background in Threat & Vulnerability Management and Infrastructure Engineering and will also help represent the Cybersecurity team on various projects and boards.  The Senior Vulnerability Management Operations Engineer works with the Sr. Manager of Endpoint Vulnerability Management and plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s information and systems by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Vulnerability Management:

• Lead the deployment, configuration and optimization of McKesson’s Vulnerability Management Solution (VMS)
• Lead the maintenance and optimization of all Linux-based infrastructure associated with McKesson’s VMS
• Establish clear understanding and documentation of all infrastructure associated with McKesson’s VMS
• Periodically assess McKesson’s VMS configuration to ensure that all sites, exclusions, users and policies are accurate and up to date
• Work with the Solution, Platform, Risk Management and Global Threat and Vulnerability Management teams to ensure operating system, and network vulnerabilities are patched or remediated in line with security policy requirements
• Develop and maintain processes, policies and procedures to ensure McKesson’s Vulnerability Management solution remains compliant with McKesson’s security standards and industry best practice – including maintenance and support procedures
• Develop and execute delivery plans in collaboration with Cybersecurity Service teams and BISO’s to implement security tools and capabilities

Risk Evaluation:

• Continuously monitor relevant sources (CVE databases, security bulletins, etc.) for newly identified vulnerabilities
• Assess the impact and severity of vulnerabilities based on McKesson’s assets and risk appetite
• Work with the Solution, Platform and Security Services teams to implement appropriate security solutions and tools based on the level of risk identified. Solution and toolsets include, but are not limited to endpoint security, database security, application security, and overall system logging and monitoring 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize vulnerabilities based on business impact
•  Maintain detailed knowledge of emerging threats, risks and technical innovations / security capabilities

Advisory Role:

• Provide actionable recommendations to management regarding vulnerability identification, prioritization and remediation.
• Advise on appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the organization’s risk exposure.

Trend Analysis:

• Analyze vulnerability data to identify trends, patterns, and emerging threats.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and evolving attack vectors.

Key Results:

• Achieve and maintain maximum coverage for vulnerability scanning across McKesson’s environment.
• Ensure all Vulnerability Management infrastructure remains patched and compliant in terms of vulnerabilities

Stakeholder Satisfaction:

• Gather feedback from stakeholders on vulnerability management effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly.

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years in systems/application security, handling security products in enterprise settings.
• Proven experience in Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, and Data Protection.
• Skilled in managing VMS, identifying risks, and remediating vulnerabilities.
• Capable of documenting vulnerabilities and communicating solutions effectively.
• Experience with vulnerability management software including tools like Veracode, Twistlock, MPT, Rapid7 Nexpose, or Tenable.
• Extensive experience in Security Engineering/Operations in matrixed enterprises.
• Expert Knowledge of identity access management (e.g., MFA, privileged access, SSO).
• Ability to assess network defense compliance with regulations and make recommendations
• Experience in creating solution documentation and performance metrics.
• Familiar with Security Frameworks (NIST, ISO, Cloud Security Alliance, etc.).
• Understanding of network protocols and defense components.
• Holds security certifications such as CISSP, GPEN, GCIH, CEH, CISA, CRISC, IAT, CISM, or GIAC advantageous

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of healthcare, privacy, and financial compliance regulations.
• Knowledge and experience with secure deployment of applications within cloud environment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with an understanding of IT business operations and information security.
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry is an advantage 
• Familiarity with healthcare, privacy, and financial compliance regulations would be an advantage
• Knowledge of ITIL service methodology would be an advantage
• Experience in working with cloud-based solutions would be an advantage

Education:

• 4-year degree (in IT Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, Education, Information Technology, Information Systems, Technical, Cyber Security, Technology, a related field) or equivalent experience.

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to supportphysical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. 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.

Our Base Pay Range for this position