Requirements

Must have:

- We typically look for a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.

- We usually expect 7+ years of relevant professional experience with direct, hands-on ownership of building and operating cloud environments.
- We need strong practical experience working in the Azure portal, and/or AWS, including core services, operations, and cost/consumption concepts.
- We value a code- and automation-first mindset with proven capability in infrastructure as code, scripting, and automation such as Terraform, Bicep/ARM, PowerShell, and Python.
- We look for hands-on experience applying AI and automation, such as AIOps, intelligent automation, or ML-enabled tooling, to operational or engineering challenges.
- We require experience with governance, controls, compliance, or audit processes in a regulated setting.
- We expect the ability to consolidate insights from multiple technical sources into clear reporting for leadership.
- We look for proficiency with reporting and collaboration tools such as Power BI, Excel, SharePoint or Confluence, and Azure DevOps or Jira.
- We want comfort creating presentations and technical diagrams using tools such as PowerPoint and Visio, with working proficiency rather than expert-level mastery.
- We need excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical detail for business audiences.
- Preferred experience includes building CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows.
- Preferred experience includes supporting FinOps, cloud cost management, or capacity and consumption reporting.
- Familiarity with SRE or ITIL operating models, including incident, change, and problem management, is a plus.
- Exposure to compliance frameworks such as SOX,



HITRUST, SOC 2, or HIPAA in healthcare or other regulated industries is preferred.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect, AWS, or ITIL are advantageous.

Responsibilities:

- We design, configure, build, test, deploy, maintain, and support our cloud services, platforms, and solutions directly.
- We work hands-on in the Azure portal and across cloud platform services to operate the environment.
- We apply infrastructure as code, scripting, and CI/CD to create repeatable, reliable, and secure solutions.
- We design and implement AI- and automation-enabled capabilities that reduce manual work and improve quality.
- We ensure adherence to enterprise policies, cybersecurity protocols, guardrails, documentation standards, and source control practices.
- We translate business and technical needs into technical specifications, user stories, and solution designs.
- We assess the impact of requirements on existing architecture and processes.
- We consolidate requirements across systems, platforms, and business areas while aligning to technical, security, and compliance standards.
- We communicate technical implications, constraints, and dependencies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- We establish and maintain governance, controls, and traceability so initiatives remain documented, approved, and auditable.
- We support compliance and audit readiness by tracking controls,



evidence, access, and policy adherence across the cloud platform.
- We keep standards, runbooks, and automation current, consistent, and broadly applied.
- We analyze logs and metrics, monitor performance, and identify opportunities to improve reliability and cost efficiency.
- We consolidate information from engineering, operations, architecture, and FinOps into executive-ready dashboards and reporting.
- We use AI-driven observability and analytics to spot anomalies, anticipate capacity needs, and drive continuous improvement.
- We coordinate cross-functional platform teams around priorities, commitments, dependencies, and timelines.
- We contribute to short- and long-term planning with service leaders and delivery managers.
- We facilitate technical working sessions and reviews, capturing decisions, risks, and action items through to closure.
- We stay current on cloud, automation, and AI trends and adopt new practices that advance the platform organization.

Company:

We are McKesson, an impact-driven Fortune 10 healthcare company that helps make quality care more accessible and affordable across the industry. Our culture is built around growth, innovation, and meaningful impact, and we empower our people to bring forward new ideas while shaping the future of health for patients, communities, and one another. This senior cloud platform role is a hands-on, highly autonomous individual contributor position within our regulated healthcare environment, with a base pay range of $99,100 to $132,100 and eligibility for additional compensation such as an annual bonus or long-term incentives, depending on performance, experience, skills, and market factors. We also offer a competitive total rewards package and benefits.

📌 Sr. Cloud Platform Specialist (Mississauga)
🏢 McKesson
📍 Mississauga