DevOps Engineer

McKesson; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 168,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer in Atlanta to design and support Azure cloud platforms. This role emphasizes building, maintaining, and securing CI/CD pipelines while thriving in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Azure services and tools, along with strong troubleshooting skills. The position includes a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in building cloud solutions.
• 3+ years of experience in a focused Azure role.
• Experience with enterprise Azure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with emphasis on automation.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts during production incidents.

Skills

Azure services

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as code

Security best practices

Kusto Query Language (KQL)

PowerShell

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with deep, hands‑on experience in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, secure, and operate modern cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines that support highly available, secure, and scalable applications.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise across Azure services, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and security best practices, while also excelling in fast‑paced, critical situations. The candidate communicates clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, takes ownership of challenges end‑to‑end, and thrives in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.

What You’ll Do

Azure Cloud Engineering

• Design, build, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure using best practices for scalability, reliability, and security
• Manage and optimize Azure services including App Services, Function Apps, Web Apps, App Service Environments, VNETs, NSGs, firewalls, private endpoints, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Key Vault, App Insights, and Monitor
• Implement and enforce security controls, governance policies, and platform standards

Systems Engineering & Administration

• Maintain and troubleshoot enterprise‑class systems, networks, and virtualized environments
• Document cloud and network architectures, procedures, and environment configurations
• Collaborate with Engineering and Database teams to ensure reliable, secure, scalable systems

Infrastructure as Code & Configuration Management

• Author, maintain, and version infrastructure using Bicep (preferred), Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions
• Ensure infrastructure deployments are repeatable, auditable, and environment‑consistent
• Review and improve existing IaC patterns for reliability and maintainability

CI/CD & Source Control

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines with an emphasis on automation, reliability, and security
• Work with GitHub repositories, branching strategies, and pull‑request workflows
• Partner with engineering teams to improve build, test, deployment, and release processes
• Support pipeline modernization initiatives, such as YAML pipelines and deployment standards

Operations, Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Monitor system health, performance, and reliability using Azure‑native tools
• Lead troubleshooting efforts during production incidents, outages, and critical escalations
• Identify root causes and drive long‑term remediation, not just tactical fixes
• Participate in operational reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with Engineering, Security, DevOps, DBA, and Infrastructure teams
• Translate technical concepts clearly for non‑technical stakeholders
• Contribute to documentation, runbooks, architectural decisions, and best practices
• Act as a technical leader and trusted advisor within the organization

Operational Excellence

• Perform advanced troubleshooting using industry‑standard tools
• Provide accurate time estimates for tasks and follow through to complete resolution
• Remain self‑directed, detail‑oriented, and proactive in identifying and resolving issues
• Quickly learn new technologies through self‑study and hands‑on experimentation

Basic Requirements

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience
• 4+ years of experience building cloud solutions and supporting cloud applications
• 3+ years of experience in a focused Azure role
• Experience with large‑scale or enterprise Azure environments
• Familiarity with regulated environments or compliance‑led organizations
• Experience mentoring or guiding engineers on DevOps best practices

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
• Experience with Kusto Query Language (KQL)
• Experience with PowerShell and other scripting languages
• Experience working in healthcare environments (plus)
• Ability to work effectively in team and cross‑functional project settings
• Up to 10% travel nationwide

Our Base Pay Range

$101,000 - $168,400

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