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Position Summary:

We are seeking a Lead Windows Administrator with strong expertise in Azure, Hyper-V or Azure Stack HCI, and automation using PowerShell or Ansible. This role will provide technical leadership in designing, implementing, and maintaining modern infrastructure solutions across hybrid environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Windows Server administration, virtualization, and cloud technologies, with a focus on automation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.Design and implement virtualization solutions using Hyper-V or Azure Stack HCI.Manage and support Azure infrastructure, including compute, networking, and storage services.Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell or Ansible for infrastructure provisioning and configuration.Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability across hybrid environments.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure and scalable infrastructure solutions.Participate in migration projects from legacy systems to modern platforms (e.g., Win2k8 to Win2016/2019/2022).Ensure compliance with security and governance standards.Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires 7+ years of relevant professional experience in systems administration.
 

Critical Skills:

Strong expertise in Windows Server administration.Hands-on experience with Azure services and Hyper-V or Azure Stack HCI.Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell or Ansible.Experience with infrastructure monitoring and auditing tools.Experience with monitoring tools and patch management systems.Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls).

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Excellent communication and documentation abilities.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with VMware and hybrid cloud environments.Knowledge of security best practices in cloud and on-prem environments.RESTful API integration experience is a plus.

Other Details

Travel: Up to 20%Physical Requirements: General office demands

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. 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. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$113,500 - $189,100

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

 

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