McKesson

Lead Cloud Architect

McKesson

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Richmond • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $143,300 - $238,800 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservicesTerraform

About the role

  • Develop and maintain cloud architecture strategy, including reference architectures.
  • Design and implement multi-cloud infrastructure across Azure and GCP.
  • Lead cloud migration initiatives, transitioning on-premises systems to cloud platforms.
  • Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance, security, and performance.
  • Optimize cloud costs and performance by implementing guardrails, tagging strategies, and right-sizing.
  • Automate infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and provide strategic guidance.

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud-native design principles and architectures.
  • Proficiency in containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), serverless computing, microservices, and DevOps practices.
  • Expertise in automation, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Azure ARM Templates, and Google Cloud Deployment Manager.
  • Familiarity in CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native monitoring solutions.
  • Author and maintain reference architectures , patterns, and decision records for cloud networking.
  • Establish guardrails (landing zone/network baselines), tagging/cost attribution, and right‑sizing of interconnects.
  • Knowledge of GxP compliance, data sovereignty, and operational resilience in pharma/healthcare contexts.
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals , identity management, and cloud security controls.
  • Certifications: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification or equivalent.
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-303/304 or newer) or equivalent.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
cloud architecturemulti-cloud infrastructurecloud migrationInfrastructure-as-CodeTerraformKubernetesDockerCI/CD pipelinescloud-native design principlesnetworking fundamentals
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationstrategic guidance
Certifications
Google Cloud Professional Cloud ArchitectAzure Solutions Architect Expert
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