Lead Information Security Analyst

Posted:
7/22/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Irving, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

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The role is responsible to develop and maintain network security policies, standards and hardening guidelines for networks and technologies connected to and/or protecting McKesson’s Operational Technology environments. Working with the deployment teams, the role will assess current protection level of the network, infrastructure and Industrial Control Systems and the compliance of these assets towards McKesson policies, industry standards, customer expectations, threat intelligence and applicable legislation. (S)he will support projects, assess the effectiveness of the security of the network, infrastructure and ICS environment, and will, together with involved stakeholders, determine a solution strategy for detected security problems upon this scope. Where applicable the role supports investigations / forensics activities upon the network and ICS environment. Focus will be on protection and security of:

  • Network devices such as (not limited to): routers, switches, firewalls, DHCP and DNS.
  • Network and Datacenters (e.g. network access, network and DC segmentation).
  • Operational Technology systems

Responsibilities:

  • Provide subject matter expertise and support solution shaping in the field of IT Network and Industrial Control System (ICS) Security.
  • Understand and assess security policies, standards, propose hardening guidelines for IT and OT networks
  • The role will assess current protection level of the networks, infrastructure and Industrial Control Systems and the compliance of these assets towards Clients policies, standards and applicable legislation.
  • The role will support projects, assess the effectiveness of the security of the network, and OT environments.
  • Understand, research, design and develop secure implementations of technology solutions, and oversee large rollouts of the same.
  • End-to-end analysis, requirements development, design, and governance of the security processes and tools ecosystem within McKesson Technology infrastructure, partnering with IT and business colleagues as appropriate
  • Evaluate and POC next-generation network security solutions
  • Support Security Architecture with the design and implementation of new network security solutions
  • Operationalize network security solutions to provide optimal value through repeatable metric reporting, standardizing maintenance and continually finding and closing security gaps
  • Train Operations teams to ensure a high-level understanding of network security solutions and how they relate to quantifiable risk
  • Participate in Scaled Agile planning and activities deploying enterprise program creating Global Network Security Services within McKesson, identify customer needs, converting those into functional requirements and creating program roadmap, driving objectives and managing program backlog.​

Minimum Requirements

  • 6+ years’ experience in network systems administration
  • 3+ years ICS/OT experience

Critical Skills

  • Solid knowledge of security of SCADA/PLC network, industrial domain know-how, protocols and devices
  • Expert in network devices (e.g. routers, switches, load balancers, DNS, DHCP) and proven track record of successful IT project contribution from concept to completion 6+ years of specialization in Network Security technologies including NAC, firewalls, wired and wireless security
  • Familiar with future developments within the area of network security, data center security and ICS / SCADA security
  • Expert level knowledge of all aspects of ICS/OT security
  • Expert familiarity with industrial environments including factories, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers
  • Proven experience working in engineering capacity integrating one or more other network security and capabilities such as Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Proxies, DLP, Network Deception, micro-segmentation, SIEM, Security Orchestration and Automation, Next Gen Breach Detection Systems
  • Expert-level understanding of network protocols (TCP/UDP, IP, ARP, DNS, HTTP(S), etc)
  • Able to understand switch and router configurations
  • Well-developed technical communication skills
  • Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks with competing priorities; strong influencing skills to work with various service owners
  • Excellent communication, analytical and planning skills to manage the implementation of information security controls and services
  • Demonstrated experience effectively leading and managing collaborative, service management solutions across disparate functional teams
  • Experience successfully delivering programs and/or multiple projects on-time and within budget based on agreed upon scope and business goals
  • Capable of anticipating needs and driving clarity on expectations
  • A solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to exercise good professional judgment
  • Experience in risk assessment, audit, and IT/OT security assessments
  • Self-Starter that requires minimal supervision, multi-tasks effectively, and can provide
  • oversight and coaching to others for any assigned projects or tasks.
  • Familiar with compliance regulations, IT, security frameworks and standards (i.e. NIST 800, ISO/IEC 27002, HIPAA, PCI, SOX, HITRUST)
  • Fluent in English (written and oral)
  • Able to stay on top of latest cybersecurity developments and next gen platforms

Additional Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge of healthcare, privacy, and financial compliance regulations
  • Experience of working with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework for the enterprise)
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with an understanding of IT/OT business operations
  • and information security.
  • Cyber Security and/or network related certification(s) such as CISSP, ISSAP, CCNP, or proven equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of Palo Alto Network or other firewalls, including administration, operations, design, deployment, and troubleshooting is a great plus
  • Experience working with OT visibility toolset (eg. Network Security Monitoring) is a great plus, including asset management application and other security integrations
  • Understanding of attack vectors, current threats, and their remediation strategies
  • Strong time management skills planning, organizing, and leading architecture development efforts
  • Self-Starter that requires minimal supervision, multi-tasks effectively, and can provide oversight and coaching to others for any assigned projects or tasks

Education

  • 4-year degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Cyber Security and/or network related certifications (s) such as CISSP, ISSAP, GCED, CCNA Security, Firewall certifications are a great asset, not required with proven 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. 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

$139,000 - $231,600

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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