Sr. Cyber GRC Specialist

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. Position Summary (Purpose of job): The Cyber Security Analyst – Level 4 plays a critical role in leading McKesson’s cybersecurity initiatives by coordinating large-scale system and network assessments, overseeing identity and access management, and driving remediation strategies across complex environments. This position is responsible for developing and reviewing security assessments, policies, and procedures while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Operating within a regulated environment, the Analyst ensures security controls are effective and aligned with organizational objectives. This role contributes to the advancement of cybersecurity capabilities through leadership in incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reporting. It involves mentoring junior analysts, evaluating emerging technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practices. The Analyst provides thought leadership in security monitoring, detection, and response, driving continuous improvement and innovation in McKesson’s defense posture. Key Responsibilities : Lead and coordinate large-scale system and network security assessments across complex environments. Oversee access control, identity management, and collection gap remediation for multiple projects and programs. Develop and review security assessments, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and effectiveness. Provide advanced incident response support, including root cause analysis and post-incident reporting. Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on threat detection, analysis, and mitigation strategies. Evaluate and implement new cybersecurity technologies, tools, and processes to strengthen enterprise defenses . Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security compliance and adoption of best practices. Drive continuous improvement in security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities. Research, analyze , and document the applicability and feasibility of emerging cybersecurity technologies. Communicate risks and recommendations to stakeholders and influence strategic security decisions. Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities) : Advanced knowledge of Cyber Resiliency and operational hardening, including improvements that reduce business impact and improve recovery. Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain Security risks and how vendor/service dependencies influence enterprise exposure. Advanced knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) Security considerations, segmentation concepts, and safety/availability constraints. Proficiency in detection tuning and signal quality including tuning network sensors and optimizing logic to reduce false positives. Proficiency in identifying and addressing human-driven risk including identifying insider risk security gaps and strengthening controls. Ability to extrapolating from incomplete data sets to form defensible hypotheses and guide investigative direction. Proficiency in intelligence-led defense including performing all-source intelligence analysis and Skill in developing tailored intelligence products . Developing skills in research tradecraft including Skill in navigating the dark web (authorized and policy-compliant only). Proficiency in Cloud Security , Operating Systems (OS) Security , and DevSecOps patterns, advising teams on secure configurations. Proficiency in strengthening cryptographic operations including implementing enterprise key escrow systems aligned to policy and audit needs. Business Experience : Bachelor’s degree in computer science , Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Typically requires 7+ years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity or IT security operations, with demonstrated leadership in complex environments. Deep knowledge of information technology and security concepts and ability to influence strategic security decisions. At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. Our Base Pay Range for this position €70,500 - €117,500 McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application. McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates. McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com .