Director – CoverMyMeds Network Engineering

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.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview:

The Director of Network Engineering will provide visionary leadership to drive the future state of the CoverMyMeds network & network security infrastructure. This role is critical to the evolution of our technology strategy, focusing on the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of our network architecture. The director will lead a high-performing team responsible for end-to-end network solutions and transport technologies. This individual must be a strong leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale network projects, ensuring our network is reliable, scalable, secure, and ready for future growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the network engineering and architecture strategy in alignment with CoverMyMeds broader Technology Modernization efforts and business objectives.
• Network Transformation: Lead the design and implementation of next-generation network infrastructure, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN), automation, and the integration of cloud-native technologies to ensure agility, scalability, and performance.

• Network Integration: Integrate existing networks of multiple legacy acquisitions into a modern network architecture consistent with enterprise goals for network interoperability and management
• Cloud and Edge Networking: Drive initiatives to integrate cloud-based networking solutions, including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, enhancing connectivity for distributed applications and services.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure network security is integrated into the architecture design, focusing on Zero Trust, network segmentation, and encryption technologies, and align with compliance requirements.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Enterprise Networking, IT, cybersecurity, operations, and business units, to ensure network infrastructure meets the evolving needs of the business and customers.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation within the network engineering team, leveraging emerging technologies like AI/ML for network automation, predictive maintenance, and performance optimization.
• Operational Excellence: Implement industry-leading best practices for network monitoring, incident response, and lifecycle management, ensuring high availability, performance, and cost efficiency.

Key Leadership Qualities:

• Visionary Leadership: Ability to set a clear vision for network transformation, inspire teams, and influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Transformational Change Agent: A proven track record of leading and executing large-scale network transformations in dynamic environments.
• Innovative Mindset: Demonstrated passion for leveraging emerging technologies and modern architectures to push the boundaries of traditional networking.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to anticipate future network demands and align architecture and services with business goals.
• Collaborative Leadership: Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work seamlessly with technology teams, business leaders, and external partners.
• Decisive Problem-Solver: Ability to navigate complex challenges and make data-driven decisions that drive operational excellence and growth.
• Adaptable and Agile: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment, with an ability to pivot as needed to meet business and technology objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience/education.
• 12+ years of experience in network engineering and/or architecture roles, with at least 8 years in executive leadership positions.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Strong background in network security, including firewall technologies, encryption, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Proven experience managing networking teams and driving organizational change.<