Network Administrator

McKesson

. Administer and support Palo Alto Networks firewall platforms .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,500 - $150,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and supporting Palo Alto and Cisco firewall technologies, along with strong knowledge of network security principles and operational maintenance activities. Proven ability to collaborate across teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining high availability of network services.

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Palo Alto Firewall AdministrationCisco Firewall AdministrationNetwork Security PrinciplesOperational Maintenance ActivitiesTroubleshooting and Analytical Abilities

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Hard Skills

Network EngineeringNetwork AdministrationVPN TechnologiesTCP/IP NetworkingRouting and SwitchingLoad Balancing ConceptsCloud Networking FundamentalsMonitoring and ObservabilityUser AdministrationVulnerability Remediation

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationExceptional Verbal CommunicationOutstanding Documentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborative Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Palo Alto Networks FirewallCisco Firewall TechnologiesF5 Load BalancingNetwork Monitoring PlatformsTraffic Management Policies

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentsCompliance-Driven EnvironmentsOperational ExcellenceSecurity ControlsBusiness Continuity Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and support Palo Alto Networks firewall platforms
Administer and support Cisco firewall technologies
Implement approved firewall rules, VPN configurations, NAT policies, and network segmentation requirements
Assist with vulnerability remediation and security hardening activities
Participate in security incident investigation and resolution efforts
Support implementation of security controls and approved security baselines
Support Cisco switching and routing environments
Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity and performance issues
Support network infrastructure upgrades and lifecycle management activities
Participate in change management processes and maintenance activities
Perform root cause analysis on network service incidents
Support F5 load balancing technologies
Maintain virtual servers, traffic management policies, SSL configurations, and application delivery services
Partner with application support teams to maintain highly available services
Apply patches, firmware updates, hotfixes, and security updates
Perform user administration and access management activities
Execute operational maintenance procedures and validation activities
Support disaster recovery and business continuity testing activities
Maintain operational runbooks and support procedures
Participate in audit readiness, evidence collection, and remediation activities
Assist with maintenance of technical controls aligned to regulatory and security requirements
Support protection of sensitive information including PII and PHI
Utilize monitoring and observability platforms to identify service and infrastructure issues
Review network health, capacity, availability, and performance metrics
Support operational reporting and dashboard development
Develop and maintain network diagrams, technical procedures, standards documentation, and operational guides
Collaborate with Systems Administration, Senior Systems Engineering, Senior Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, and GRC teams
Participate in incident, change, and problem management processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
4+ years of relevant network engineering, network administration, or network security experience
Experience administering Palo Alto firewalls
Experience administering Cisco firewalls
Experience supporting Cisco switching environments
Experience supporting enterprise production infrastructure
Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
Experience performing operational maintenance activities including patching, upgrades, and user administration
Knowledge of TCP/IP networking
Knowledge of routing and switching
Knowledge of VPN technologies
Knowledge of network security principles
Knowledge of DNS and related network services
Knowledge of high availability concepts
Knowledge of load balancing concepts
Knowledge of cloud networking fundamentals
Knowledge of monitoring and observability concepts
Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding documentation and organizational skills
Ability to independently manage operational responsibilities with limited supervision
Strong attention to detail in compliance-sensitive environments
Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across infrastructure, engineering, cybersecurity, and compliance teams
Commitment to operational excellence, security, and regulatory compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities