Global Security Specialist

McKesson; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Global Security Specialist in Richmond, VA for a hybrid role. You will support physical and electronic security programs, managing projects across units to protect assets.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting access control and video systems, coordinating with integrators, and guiding system design, vendor coordination, and testing within a secure network.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in project management, organizational change, and/or process improvement.
• Solid knowledge of Google Workspace and ability to aggregate complex data for business analysis.
• Strong oral/written communication skills and ability to present confidently.
• Ability to work independently or in a geographically remote team.
• Specialized designations (CPP/PSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage system optimization strategies for ESS assets across units.
• Troubleshoot access control and video platform issues; coordinate with integrators.
• Coordinate ESS implementation within a secure network architecture with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of alarm data and manage remediation actions.
• Collaborate with Global Security & Safety teams and maintain relationships with third-party manufacturers/ suppliers.
• Support project teams with system design, vendor coordination, and testing.
• Plan and execute cross-functional electronic security projects per standards and metrics.
• Assist with invoicing, purchase orders, vendor management, and expense analysis.

Skills

Remote teamwork

Project management

Communication skills

Google Workspace

Docs/Slides/Sheets

Analytical/problem-solving

Six Sigma knowledge

CPP/PSP designation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Global Security Specialist

Location: Richmond. VA (hybrid (2-3 times/week or onsite full time)

Competitive base pay, bonus and benefit eligible

Position Overview:

The Global Security Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Physical & Electronic Security Programs function in managing the supporting tasks of a portfolio of electronic security systems implementation projects across varying business units and geographies, and other strategic initiatives intended to protect McKesson/Wellverse assets.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement and manage system optimization strategies to maintain the quality, integration capability, network connectivity and overall interoperability of ESS assets.

• Manage the triage, troubleshooting, and service of access control and video platform issues, including software issues, alarm events and remote resolution; coordinate service support with integrators as needed.

• Implement and manage solution strategies through cross-functional partnerships within McKesson Technology to streamline ESS implementation within a secure network architecture.

• Conduct root-cause analysis of alarm data from a variety of sources to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of field devices, managing corresponding remediation actions as needed.

• Work collaboratively with members of the Global Security & Safety team, and successfully build, maintain, and strategically influence relationships with third-party ESS manufacturers and installation suppliers. Provide ESS support to project teams and other internal stakeholders to include system design, vendor coordination and final acceptance testing.

• Manage the planning and execution of cross-functional electronic security systems implementation projects according to company standards while maintaining and continuously evolving program metrics and performance updates.

• Support third-party design and installation suppliers with invoicing, purchase orders, vendor management support, order placement, and expense analysis; provide guidance on financial corporate processes.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working either independently or as part of a geographically remote team.

• Experience in project management, organizational change, and/or process improvement.

• Strong oral/written communication skills. Confident presenter and public speaker.

• Solid knowledge of Google Workspace, with a proven ability to aggregate, organize, and prepare complex data sets for use in business analysis.

• Working knowledge of other Google Workspace (Docs, Slides and Sheets).

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to gather and critically evaluate information and prepare written documents that clearly and concisely identify the issues presented and their proposed resolutions.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• CPP, PSP, or other relevant professional designations preferred.

• Knowledge of Six Sigma tools and methodologies preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Preferred to be in Richmond, VA.

• Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.)

• May require up to 20% travel, based on business and operational needs.

About McKesson Medical-Surgical

McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS), which is expected to become Wellverse in early 2027, is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets – often referred to as Alternate Care or Non-Acute Care – include physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.

Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we collaborate with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 270,000 SKUs of branded and private-label medical-surgical products – from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.

Position Level - P3

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$80,300 - $133,800

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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