McKesson
Cybersecurity Engineer
USA, VA, Richmond · Mid · Internship
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About the role
- The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for implementing and supporting secure solutions and contributing to operational security effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Implement, configure, and maintain security controls and tools according to documented designs, standards, and change-management procedures.
- Provide day-to-day operational support for security technologies (hardware, software, customer applications, and managed solutions), including monitoring, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
- document actions taken and outcomes.
- Support incident response activities by collecting logs and evidence, assisting with containment/eradication tasks, and participating in post-incident remediation activities as directed.
- Participate in security projects that assess existing controls and implement improvements
- Develop and execute security test plans based on provided requirements
- Work with security operations, infrastructure, and application teams to support secure configurations, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Respond to service requests and escalation tickets within defined SLAs; document actions taken and outcomes.
- Participate in security projects that assess existing controls and implement improvements; track tasks, risks, and dependencies and escalate issues when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security/assurance, MIS, engineering, or related field
- Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience
- 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity and/or IT security operations, systems administration, networking, or a related technical area (internship/co-op experience considered).
Nice to have
- Preferred (not required): Security+, SSCP, or equivalent foundational security certification.
Skills
- Demonstrated willingness to learn new tools and technologies and to participate in training and continuous improvement activities.
- Basic understanding of compliance and risk concepts and the importance of adhering to security policies and standards.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills; able to escalate issues appropriately and work effectively with diverse teams.
- Track record of acting with integrity, being curious and adaptable, and continuously improving technical skills.
- Basic scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to assist with routine tasks and reporting.
- Working knowledge of Windows and Linux administration fundamentals and common troubleshooting techniques.
Compensation
- We will also continue to be one of the largest medical-surgical distributors in the U.S., with over $11B in annual sales.
Benefits
- About Medical-Surgical
Company info
- We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable.
- If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.
- This separation would accelerate our mission and empower us to shape a future defined by customer-centricity, bold thinking and operational excellence.
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